Though reading and conversation may furnish us with many ideas of men and things, yet it is our own meditation must form our judgment.

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.

The child taught to believe any occurrence a good or evil omen, or any day of the week lucky, hath a wide inroad made upon the soundness of his understanding.

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

There is a land of pure delight, Where saints immortal reign; Infinite day excludes the night, And pleasures banish pain.

To be angry about trifles is mean and childish; to rage and be furious is brutish; and to maintain perpetual wrath is akin to the practice and temper of devils; but to prevent and suppress rising resentment is wise and glorious, is manly and divine.

So, when a raging fever burns, We shift from side to side by turns; And 't is a poor relief we gain To change the place, but keep the pain.