The feet of the humblest may walk in the field Where the feet of the Holiest trod, This, then, is the marvel to mortals revealed.

For the Christ-child who comes is the Master of all; No palace too great, no cottage too small.

Be such a man, and live such a life, that if every man were such as you, and every life a life like yours, this earth would be God's Paradise.

I do not pray for a lighter load, but for a stronger back.

There are two ways of defending a castle; one by shutting yourself up in it, and guarding every loop-hole; the other by making it an open centre of operations from which all the surrounding country may be subdued. Is not the last the truest safety?

While mortals sleep, the angels keep their watch of wondering love.

Do not dare to live without some clear intention toward which your living shall be bent. Mean to be something with all your might.