Once more, never think that you can live to God by your own power or strength; but always look to and rely on him for assistance, yea, for all strength and grace.

My soul often mourned of more time and opportunity to be alone with God

Thirsting desires and longings possessed my soul after perfect holiness. God was so precious to my soul that the world with all its enjoyments appeared vile. I had no more value for the favor of men than for pebbles.

In the silences I make in the midst of the turmoil of life I have appointments with God. From these silences I come forth with spirit refreshed, and with a renewed sense of power. I hear a voice in the silences, and become increasingly aware that it is the voice of God.

Let me forget the world and be swallowed up in the desire to glorify God.

Oh! one hour with God infinitely exceeds all the pleasures and delights of this lower world.

Oh, how precious is time, and how it pains me to see it slide away, while I do so little to any good purpose.