Let not therefore thy heart be troubled, neither let it fear. Trust in me, and put thy confidence in my mercy. When thou thinkest thyself farthest off from me, oftentimes I am nearest unto thee. When thou countest almost all to be lost, then oftentimes the greatest gain of reward is close at hand. All is not lost, when any thing falleth out contrary. Thou oughtest not to judge according to present feeling; nor so to take any grief, or give thyself over to it.

Peace and happiness are what you covet, but these are only to be obtained by labor.

All earthly joy begins pleasantly, but at the end it gnaws and kills.

Faith is required of thee, and a sincere life, not loftiness of intellect, nor deepness in the mysteries of God.

Thou art my glory and the exultation of y heart: thou art my hope and refuge in the day of my trouble.

It is better to have but little knowledge with humility and understanding, than great learning which might make you proud. For a person's merits are not to be estimated by having many visions, or by knowledge of the bible, or by being placed in a higher position; but by being grounded in true humility, and by seeking always, purely, and entirely, the honor of God.

Always be ready; always live in such a way that death can never find you unprepared.