“Temptations, when we meet them at first, are as the lion that reared upon Samson; but if we overcome them, the next time we see them we shall find a nest of honey within them.”

It is said that in some countries trees will grow, but will bear no fruit because there is no winter there.

It is the opener of the heart of God, and a means by which the soul, though empty, is filled.

Old truths are always new to us, if they come with the smell of heaven upon them.

He that lives in sin and looks for happiness hereafter is likehimthat soweth cockleand thinkstofill hisbarnwith wheat or barley.

Sleep is sweet to the labouring man.

Great grace and small gifts are better than great gifts and no grace.

The truths that I know best I have learned on my knees. I never know a thing well, till it is burned into my heart by prayer.

I will stay in prison till the moss grows on my eye lids rather than disobey God.

I love to hear my Lord spoken of, and wherever I have seen the print of His shoe in the earth, there have I coveted to put mine also.

Dark clouds bring waters, when the bright bring none.

Pray and read, read and pray; for a little from God is better than a great deal from men.

If you release me today, I’ll preach tomorrow.

I have given Him my faith, and sworn my allegiance to Him; how, then, can I go back from this, and not be hanged as a traitor?

To-despise the world is the way to enjoy heaven; and blessed are they who delight to converse with God by prayer.

It is profitable for Christians to be often calling to mind the very beginnings of grace with their souls.

In all your prayers forget not to thank the Lord for his mercies.