Academical disputation gives vigor and briskness to the mind thus exercised, and relieves the languor of private study and meditation.

Academical disputation gives vigor and briskness to the mind thus exercised, and relieves the languor of private study and meditation.

It is not to be expected that we should love God supremely if we have not known him to be more desirable than all other things.

Birds in their little nests agree; And 'tis a shameful sight When children of one family Fall out, and chide, and fight.

Speak softly. It is far better to rule by love than fear.Speak softly. Let no harsh words mar the good we may do here.

Hush! my dear, lie still and slumber, Holy angels guard thy bed! Heavenly blessing without number Gently falling on thy head.

Abandon the secret chamber and the spiritual life will decay.