Without the heart it is no worship; it is a stage play; an acting a part without being that person really which is acted by us: a hypocrite, in the notion of the word, is a stageplayer.

All worship is shot wrong that is not directed to, and conducted by, the thoughts of the power of God, whose assistance we need.

Frequently renew settled and holy resolutions. A soldier unresolved to fight may be easily defeated...The weakness of our graces, the strength of our temptations, and the diligence of our spiritual enemies, require strong resolutions.

Unbelief was the first sin, and pride was the first-born of it.

Adoption gives us the privilege of sons, regeneration the nature of sons.

Assurance is the fruit that grows out of the root of faith.

Our ignorance of God is too great, because our estimations of God are too little.