Oh, how quickly the world's glory passes away.
Simplicity reaches out after God; purity discovers and enjoys Him.
It is thy duty often times to do what thou wouldst not; thy duty too, to leave undone that thou wouldst do.
Love alone makes heavy burdens light and bears in equal balance things pleasing and displeasing. Love bears a heavy burden and does not feel it, and love makes bitter things tasteful and sweet.
O how quickly passes away the glory of the earth.
Remember, your prerogative is to govern, and not to serve the things of this world.