Musicke doth withdraw our mindes from earthly cogitations, lifteth up our spirits into heaven, maketh them light and celestial.

Faithfulness in little things is a big thing.

What prayer could be more true before God the Father than that which the Son, who is Truth, uttered with His own lips?

Whether, therefore, we receive what we ask for, or do not receive it, let us still continue steadfast in prayer. For to fail in obtaining the desires of our heart, when God so wills it, is not worse than to receive it; for we know not as He does, what is profitable to us.

Nothing will divide the church so much as the love of power.

Whether or not our prayer is heard depends not on the number of our words, but on the fervor of our souls.

There is harm not only in trying to gain wealth but also in excessive concern with even the most necessary things. It is not enough to despise wealth, but you must also feed the poor and, more importantly, you must follow Christ.