Fierce and poisonous animals were created for terrifying man, in order that he might be made aware of the final judgment in hell.
In souls filled with love, the desire to please God is continual prayer.
Nothing short of God can satisfy your soul.
Wine, one of the noblest cordials in nature.
I believe that He was made man, joining the human nature with the divine in one person; being conceived by the singular operation of the Holy Ghost, and born of the blessed Virgin Mary, who, as well after as before she brought Him forth, continued a pure and unspotted virgin.
The best of it is, God is with us.
When Poetry thus keeps its place as the handmaiden of piety, it shall attain not a poor perishable wreath, but a crown that fadeth not away.
Thou hidden love of God, whose height, Whose depth unfathomed no man knows, I see from far thy beauteous light, Only I sigh for thy repose.
Let it be observed, that slovenliness is no part of religion; that neither this, nor any text of Scripture, condemns neatness of apparel. Certainly this is a duty, not a sin. Cleanliness is indeed next to godliness.
Reading Christians are growing Christians. When Christians cease to read, they cease to grow.
When I was young I was sure of everything; in a few years, having been mistaken a thousand times, I was not half so sure of most things as I was before; at present, I am hardly sure of anything but what God has revealed to me.
The wicked will gnaw their tongues for anguish and pain; they will curse God and look upwards. There the dogs of hell, pride, malice, revenge, rage, horror, despair, continually devout them.
Proceed with much prayer, and your way will be made plain.
Anything that cools my love for Christ is the world.
If we cannot think alike, at least we may love alike; and can anything but love beget love?
Sing lustily and with a good courage. Beware of singing as if you were half dead, or half asleep; but lift up your voice with strength.
Whether we think of, or speak to, God, whether we act or suffer for him, all is prayer, when we have no other object than his love, and the desire of pleasing him.
Wherever riches have increased, the essence of religion has decreased in the same proportion.
He who governed the world before I was born shall take care of it likewise when I am dead. My part is to improve the present moment.
I have never known more than fifteen minutes of anxiety or fear. Whenever I feel fearful emotions overtaking me, I just close my eyes and thank God that He is still on the throne reigning over everything and I take comfort in His control over the affairs of my life.