When we come to a comparison of heaven and earth, then we may indeed not only forget all about the present life, but even despise and scorn it. - John Calvin

When we hear any mention of our mystical union with Christ, we should remember that holiness is the channel to do it.

The supreme and only Judge of the universe stands before the tribunal of an earthly judge.

For as the aged, or those whose sight is defective, when any books however fair, is set before them, though they perceive that there is something written are scarcely able to make out two consecutive words, but, when aided by glasses, begin to read distinctly, so Scripture, gathering together the impressions of Deity, which, till then, lay confused in our minds, dissipates the darkness, and shows us the true God clearly.