[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.

Though we as Christians are like Christ, having the first fruits of the spirit, yet we are unlike him, having the remainders of the flesh.

If you don't genuinely like your customers, chances are they won't buy.

The prayer that is faithless is fruitless.

How many souls have been blown into hell with the wind of popular applause?

The angel fetched Peter out of prison, but it was prayer that fetched the angel.

Affliction may be lasting, but it is not everlasting.