Persecution, in short, is like the goldsmith's stamp on real silver and gold - it is one of the marks of a converted man.

Am I honest? Am I sincere? Do I really desire first the praise of God?

Miserable indeed is that religious teaching which calls itself Christian, and yet contains nothing of the cross.

There are eternal consequences resulting from all our thoughts, words and actions, of which we take far too little account.

There are no lessons so useful as those learned in the school of affliction.

Beware of letting small faults pass unnoticed under the idea it is a little one. There are no little things in training children; all are important. Little weeds need plucking up as much as any. Leave them alone and they will soon be great.

Go to the cross of Christ, all you that want to be delivered from the power of selfishness.