The sleepy like to make excuses.

Prayer ought to be short and pure, unless it be prolonged by the inspiration of Divine grace.

There is nothing better to display the truth in an excellent light, than a clear and simple statement of facts.

Idleness is the enemy of the soul; and therefore the brethren ought to be employed in manual labor at certain times, at others, in devout reading.

Before all, and above all, attention shall be paid to the care of the sick, so that they shall be served as if they were Christ Himself.

He who labors as he prays lifts his heart to God with his hands.

It is time now for us to rise from sleep.