The more wants we have, the further we are from God, and the nearer we approach him, the better can we dispense with everything that is not Himself.

My soul was not only brought into harmony with itself and with God, but with God's providence. In the exercise of faith and love, I endured and performed whatever came in God's providence, in submission, in thankfulness, and silence.

The very discovery of these hidden things is in itself a purifying experience! The soul needs to discover what is inside. The self nature needs to see what it really is, and what it is like-right to the very bottom.

In your occupations, try to possess your soul in peace. It is not a good plan to be in haste to perform any action that it may be sooner over. On the contrary, you should accustom yourself to do whatever you have to do with tranquility, in order that you may retain the possession of yourself and of settled peace.

It is the fire of suffering that brings forth the gold of godliness.

We must forget ourselves and all self-interest, and listen, and be attentive to God.

God's designs regarding you, and His methods of bringing about these designs, are infinitely wise.