Christ took hold of the work of the world's saving in a larger way than it is possible for us to do, and therefore the burden of His undertaking came upon Him in a heavier, wider, and more crushing way than it can come upon us; and therefore, while it overwhelmed Him in sorrow, our smaller mission and lighter task can with entire propriety leave us buoyant and gladsome.

Purpose directs energy, and purpose makes energy.

Sin spoils the spirit's delicacy, and unwillingness deadens its susceptibility.

Labor is the handmaid of religion.

The old echoes are long in dying.

We are religious by nature.

Virtue is safe only when it is inspired.