To know that nothing hurts the godly, is a matter of comfort; but to be assured that all things which fall out shall co-operate for their good, that their crosses shall be turned into blessings, that showers of affliction water the withering root of their grace and make it flourish more; this may fill their hearts with joy till they run over.

The more we enjoy of God, the more we are ravished with delight.

Prayer is the soul's breathing itself into the bosom of its heavenly Father.

[Concerning the Word preached:] Do we prize it in our judgments? Do we receive in into our hearts? Do we fear the loss of the Word preached more than the loss of peace and trade? Is it the removal of the ark that troubles us? Again, do we attend to the Word with reverential devotion? When the judge is giving the charge on the bench, all attend. When the Word is preached, the great God is giving us his charge. Do we listen to it as to a matter of life and death? This is a good sign that we love the Word.

We spend our years with sighing; it is a valleyof tears; but death is the funeral of all our sorrows.

Praising God is one of the highest and purest acts of religion. In prayer we act like men; in praise we act like angels.

He may look on death with joy, who can look on forgiveness with faith.