I never prayed sincerely and earnestly for anything but it came at some time; no matter at how distant a day, somehow, in some shape, probably the least I would have devised, it came.

I feel it is my duty to plod on, while daylight shall last.

I never prayed sincerely and earnestly for anything but it came at some time; no matter at how distant a day, somehow, in some shape, probably the least I would have devised, it came.

I will not leave Burma until the cross is planted here forever.

The motto for every missionary, whether preacher, printer, or schoolmaster, ought to be 'Devoted for Life.'

Nothing is impossible,' said one of the seven sages of Greece, 'to industry.' Let us change the word, 'industry,' to 'persevering prayer,' and the motto will be more Christian and more worthy of universal adoption.

I am not tired of my work, neither am I tired of the world; yet, when Christ calls me home, I shall go with gladness.