Christ choosing solitude for private prayer, doth not only hint to us the danger of distraction and deviation of thoughts in prayer, but how necessary it is for us to choose the most convenient places we can for private prayer. Our own fickleness and Satan's restlessness call upon us to get into such places where we may freely pour out our soul into the bosom of God [Mark 1.35].

That sorrow for sin that keeps the soul from looking towards the mercy seat is a sinful sorrow.

If you would have a clear evidence that little love, that little faith, that little zeal, you have is true? Then live up to that love, live up to that faith, live up to that zeal that you have; and this will be evidence beyond all contradiction.

Weak Christians are afraid of the shadow of the cross.

If any man should ask me what is the first, second, and third part of being a Christian, I must answer 'Action!'

Better to bear than to swear, and to die than to lie.

Faith is the champion of Grace, and Love the nurse; but Humility is the beauty of Grace.