What most of all hinders heavenly consolation is that you are too slow in turning yourself to prayer.

No man is without his load of trouble.

It is thy duty often times to do what thou wouldst not; thy duty too, to leave undone that thou wouldst do.

In the morning fix thy good purpose; and at night examine thyself what thou hast done, how thou hast behaved thyself in word, deed, and thought.

Though weary, it is not tired: though pressed it is not straightened; though alarmed, it is not confounded; but as a living flame it forces itself upwards and securely passes through all.

For the multitude of worldly friends profiteth not, nor may strong helpers anything avail, nor wise counselors give profitable counsel, nor the cunning of doctors give consolation, nor riches deliver in time of need, nor a secret place to defend, if Thou, Lord, do not assist, help, comfort, counsel, inform, and defend.

So passes away the glory of this world. ('Sic transit gloria mundi.')