The Scriptures were written, not to make us astronomers, but to make us saints. |
He rolls it under his tongue as a sweet morsel. |
The better day, the worse deed. |
None so deaf as those that will not hear. |
Saying and doing are two things. |
They that die by famine die by inches. |
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. |
Many a dangerous temptation comes to us in gay, fine colours, that are but skin-deep. |
Here is bread, which strengthens man's heart, and therefore is called the staff of Life. |
It is good for us to keep some account of our prayers, that we may not unsay them in our practice. |
Goodness makes greatness truly valuable, and greatness make goodness much more serviceable. |