The attributes of God, though intelligible to us on their surface yet, for the very reason that they are infinite, transcend our comprehension, when they are dwelt upon, when they are followed out, and can only be received by faith.

Lead, kindly light, amid the encircling gloom, lead thou me on.

Health of body and mind is a great blessing, if we can bear it.

God has created me to do Him some definite service; He has committed some work to me which He has not committed to another. I have my mission.

It is often said that second thoughts are best. So they are in matters of judgment but not in matters of conscience.

Learn to do thy part and leave the rest to Heaven.

Stuffing birds or playing stringed instruments is an elegant pastime, and a resource to the idle, but it is not education.