The experiences of men who walked with God in olden times agree to teach that the Lord cannot fully bless the a man until He has first conquered him. The degree of blessing enjoyed by any man will correspond exactly with the completeness of God's victory over him.

God never uses anyone greatly until He tests them deeply.

For it is not mere words that nourish the soul, but God Himself, and unless and until the hearers find God in personal experience they are not the better for having heard the truth.

Let me never become a slave to crowds.

All things as they move toward God are beautiful, and they are ugly as they move away from Him.

May God keep fresh the fountain of our laughter and our tears!

I have found God to be cordial and generous and in every way easy to live with.