Thought 1:
"Where God gives opportunity for preaching it is more than likely that he has some people to convert. Usually, the Word of God takes root among some, though often in but a few." - Thomas Goodwin (1600-1680) (Source)
Thought 2:
"That there is a devil is a thing doubted by none but those who are under the influence of the Devil." - Cotton Mather (1663-1728) (Source)
Thought 3:
"A curse lies upon those that, when the truth suffers, have not a word to defend it." - Richard Sibbes (1577-1635) (Source)