Good prayers never come creeping home. I am sure I shall receive either what I ask, or what I should ask.
Joseph HallIf the sun of God's countenance shine upon me, I may well be content to be wet with the rain of affliction.
Joseph HallSorrows, because they are lingering guests, I will entertain but moderately, knowing that the more they are made of the longer they will continue: and for pleasures, because they stay not, and do but call to drink at my door, I will use them as passengers with slight respect. He is his own best friend that makes the least of both of them.
Joseph Hall