After a storm comes a calm |
Extraordinary afflictions are not always the punishment of extraordinary sins, but sometimes the trial of extraordinary graces. |
Here is bread, which strengthens man's heart, and therefore is called the staff of Life. |
It is common for those that are farthest from God, to boast themselves most of their being near to the Church. |
It is good news, worthy of all acceptation; and yet not too good to be true. |
It is not fit the public trusts should be lodged in the hands of any, till they are first proved and found fit for the business they are to be entrusted with. |
It is not talking but walking that will bring us to heaven. |
Sanctified afflictions are spiritual promotions. |
Saying and doing are two things |
Shallows where a lamb could wade and depths where an elephant would drown. |
The better day, the worse deed. |
The Scriptures were written, not to make us astronomers, but to make us saints. |
There is a burden of care in getting riches; fear in keeping them; temptation in using them; guilt in abusing them; sorrow in losing them; and a burden of account at last to be given concerning them. |
They have most satisfaction in themselves, and consequently the sweetest relish of their creature comforts. |
They that die by famine die by inches |