The Word of God is too sacred a thing, and preaching too solemn a work, to be toyed and played with.

We fear men so much, because we fear God so little.

Humility is a necessary veil to all other graces.

Cease to pray and thou will begin to sin. Prayer is not only a means to prevail for mercy but also to prevent sin.

The grace thou hast will soon be less, if thou addest not more to it.

We have peace with God as soon as we believe, but not always with ourselves. The pardon may be past the prince's hand and seal, and yet not put into the prisoner's hand.

Hope fills the afflicted soul with such inward joy and consolation, that it can laugh while tears are in the eye, sigh and sing all in a breath; it is called "the rejoicing of hope" (Hebrews 3:6).