The torments of martyrdom are probably most keenly felt by the bystanders.

The aspect of nature is devout. Like the figure of Jesus, she stands with bended head, and hands folded upon the breast. The happiest man is he who learns from nature the lesson of worship.

At times the whole world seems to be in conspiracy to importune you with emphatic trifles. Friend, client, child, sickness, fear, want, charity, all knock at once at thy closet door and say,—'Come out unto us.' But keep thy state; come not into their confusion. The power men possess to annoy me I give them by a weak curiosity. No man can come near me but through my act.

Do what you know and perception is converted into character.

You cannot see the mountain near.

In self-trust all the virtues are comprehended.

But we need not fear that we can lose any thing by the progress of the soul. The soul may be trusted to the end.