To bear adversity with meek submission to the will of God; to endure chastisement with all long-suffering and joyfulness; to appear cheerful amid surrounding gloom, hopeful amidst desponding circumstances, happy in God when there is nothing else to make us happy; he who does this has indeed made great advances in the divine life.
John Angell JamesA good Christian cannot be a bad husband or father and, as this is equally true in everything, he who has the most piety will shine the most in all the relationships of life.
John Angell JamesAfflictions tend to wean us from the world - and to fix our affections on things above.
John Angell JamesHoliness is happiness; and the more you have of the former, the more you will undoubtedly enjoy of the latter.
John Angell James