No man can in any measure resemble the scripture saints.

I have never thought that the circumstance of God's having forgiven me was any reason why I should forgive myself.

No man can in any measure resemble the scripture saints.

Our calling is not primarily to be holy women, but to work for God and for others with Him.

You often feel that your prayers scarcely reach the ceiling; but, oh, get into this humble spirit by considering how good the Lord is, and how evil you all are, and then prayer will mount on wings of faith to heaven.

We shall do well ever to remember, that Christianity is not a mere speculative theory, that is to inform the mind; but a great practical lesson, to renew the heart, and to bring us back to the state from whence we are fallen.

With this sweet hope of ultimate acceptance with God, I have always enjoyed much cheerfulness before men; but I have at the same time laboured incessantly to cultivate the deepest humiliation before God.