Prayer pulls the rope below and the great bell rings above in the ears of God. Some scarcely stir the bell, for they pray so languidly. Others give but an occasional pluck at the rope. But he who wins with heaven is the man who grasps the rope boldly and pulls continuously, with all his might.

God writes with a pen that never blots, speaks with a tongue that never slips, acts with a hand that never fails

Trials teach us what we are; they dig up the soil, and let us see what we are made of.

Since, O sweet Lord Jesus, Thou art the present portion of Thy people, favour us this year with such a sense of Thy preciousness, that from its first to its last day we may be glad and rejoice in Thee. Let January open with joy in the Lord, and December close with gladness in Jesus.

God works all things together for your good. If the waves roll against you, it only speeds your ship towards the port

To Christ we are to be always coming; upon Him always relying; to His precious blood always looking.

The saints shall persevere in holiness, because God perseveres in grace.