It is an old custom of the servants of God to have some little prayer ready and to be frequently darting them up to heaven during the day, lifting their minds to God out of the mire of this world.

During mental prayer, it is well, at times, to imagine that many insults and injuries are being heaped upon us, that misfortunes have befallen us, and then strive to train our heart to bear and forgive these things patiently, in imitation of our Saviour. This is the way to acquire a strong spirit.

The Lord grants in a moment what we may have been unable to obtain in dozens of years.

There is nothing the devil fears so much, or so much tries to hinder, as prayer.

We must often remember what Christ said, that not he who begins, but he that perseveres to the end, shall be saved.

The best way to prepare for death is to spend every day of life as though it were the last.

First let a little love find entrance into their hearts, and the rest will follow.