Solomon got more hurt by his wealth, than he got good by his wisdom.

Humility makes a man richer than other men, and it makes a man judge himself the poorest among men.

Prayer is nothing but the breathing that out before the Lord, that was first breathed into us by the Spirit of the Lord.

Whatever sin the heart of man is most prone to, that the devil will help forward.

Christ dwells in that heart most eminently that hath emptied itself of itself.

We trust as we love, and where we love. If we love Christ much, surely we shall trust him much.

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].