The sound of 'gentle stillness' after all the thunder and wind have passed will the ultimate Word from God.

Lord, give me firmness without hardness, steadfastness without dogmatism, love without weakness.

Eternity shall be at once a great eye-opener and a great mouth-shutter.

I have felt the impact of your prayer in these past weeks. I am certain now that nothing has had a more powerful infl uence on this life of mine than your prayers.

The will of God is sweet tonight, altogether ‘good and acceptable and perfect.’ The considerate love of the Lord Jesus for us seems such a kind thing now. I know it has always been so, but somehow I didn’t see how wise it was when it didn’t seem kind… Remind me of this when I cannot regard His love as considerate some time.

Children are arrows in a quiver, and they are to be trained as missionaries and shot at the Devil.

That saint who advances on his knees never retreats.