Its guilt therefore in these cases, is not to be measure by its effects on the happiness of mankind; nor is it to be denominated true or false glory, accordingly as the ends to which it is directed are beneficial or mischievous, just or unjust objects of pursuit; but it is false, because it exalts that which ought to be abased, and criminal, because it encroaches on the prerogative of God.

I am disturbed when I see the majority of so-called Christians having such little understanding of the real nature of the faith they profess. Faith is a subject of such importance that we should not ignore it because of the distractions or the hectic pace of our lives.

As much pains were taken to make me idle as were ever taken to make me studious.

There is no shortcut to holiness; it must be the business of our whole lives.

Africa, your sufferings have been the theme that has arrested & engaged my heart.

Can you tell a plain man the road to heaven? Certainly, turn at once to the right, and then go straight forward.

If to be feelingly alive to the sufferings of my fellow-creatures is to be a fanatic, I am one of the most incurable fanatics ever permitted to be at large.