Sin endeavors to subject the blessed God to the humor and lust of every person in the world

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.

Since therefore all things are ordered in subserviency to the good of man, they are so ordered by Him that made both man and them.

How worthy it is to remember former benefits when we come to beg for new.

How comfortable it is to have One, day and night, before the throne to control the charge of our enemy, and the despondencies of our souls.

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

Works make not the heart good, but a good heart makes the works good.