Let us think often that our only business in this life is to please God. Perhaps all besides is but folly and vanity.

It is possible for us to live in the very sense of the Lord's presence, under even the most difficult circumstances. If you and I are going to enjoy the peace of paradise during this life we must become accustomed to a familiar, humble, and very affectionate conversation with the Lord Jesus.

Let all our employment be to know God: the more one knows Him, the more one desires to know Him.

If we are truly devoted to doing God's will, pain and pleasure won't make any difference to us.

The most holy and necessary practice in our spiritual life is the presence of God. That means finding constant pleasure in His divine company, speaking humbly and lovingly with him in all seasons, at every moment, without limiting the conversation in any way.

That we should establish ourselves in a sense of GOD’s Presence, by continually conversing with Him. That it was a shameful thing to quit His conversation, to think of trifles and fooleries.

It matters not to me what I do, or what I suffer, so long as I abide loveingly united to God's will - that is my whole business.