It is almost a definition of a gentleman to say that he is one who never inflicts pain.

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

To take up the cross of Christ is no great action done once for all; it consists in the continual practice of small duties which are distasteful to us.

Faith ventures and hazards . . . counting the costs and delighting in the sacrifice.

To the irreligious person heaven would be hell.

Somehow I am necessary for His purposes, as necessary in my place as an Archangel in his.

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