My grandfather once ventured upon publishing a volume of hymns. I never heard anyone speak in their favour or argue that they ought to have been sung in the congregation. In that volume, he promised a second if the first should prove acceptable. We forgive him the first collection because he did not inflict another.

To despise no opportunity of usefulness is a leading rule with those who are wise to win souls.

As a child, when asked what I would be, I usually said I was going to be a huntsman. A fine profession, truly!

Charles Spurgeon Quotes