The power of gentleness is irresistible.

I have rightfully no other business each day but to do God's work as a servant, constantly regarding His pleasure. May I have grace to live above every human motive, simply with God and to God.

God and eternal things are my only pleasure.

If [God] has work for me to do, I cannot die.

The man who pauses in his honesty wants little of a villain.

I am born for God only. Christ is nearer to me than father, or mother, or sister - a near relation, a more affectionate Friend; and I rejoice to follow Him, and to love Him. Blessed Jesus! Thou art all I want - a forerunner to me in all I ever shall go through as a Christian, a minister, or a missionary.

Even if I should never see a native converted, God may design by my patience and continuance in the Word to encourage future missionaries.