Miscellanea

We must, therefore, maintain both of these truths, that He freely anticipates our wishes, and yet that we obtain by prayer what we ask.

We must carefully notice these two things — that a knowledge of all the sciences is mere smoke, where the heavenly science of Christ is wanting; and man, with all his …

We take it for granted that the Sun, the Moon, Jupiter and the rest are exactly where they should be, and move just as they ought. But if we are content the Lord should …

[The Lord] knows our frame and how to bear with us though we can hardly bear with ourselves, or with one another.

What is it to know all the motions of the orbs and influences of the stars and in the meantime to be ignorant of Christ, the bright Morning Star? What is it to understand …

Numbers have many charms, unseen by vulgar eyes, and only discovered to the unwearied and respectful sons of Art. Sweet joy may arise from such contemplations.

God is not like men, so as to be wearied out or exhausted by conferring kindness.

If a woman were to spend all day long in church, praying and chanting, her style of life would not be as agreeable to God as if she were a wife who patiently performed …

Surely the first foundation of righteousness is the worship of God.

No man is prepared for chastising a brother till he has succeeded in acquiring a gentle spirit.