To keep our hand on the plow while wiping away our tears -- THAT is Christianity!

Were our spirits hardy we would be able to meet the most disturbing situation with peace and rest.

Long-lasting victory can never be separated from a long-lasting stand on the foundation of the cross.

May the things of this world so lose their power over us that we do not in the slightest wish to be 'worldly'; nay, we even delight in not remaining 'in the world.'

Frequently the burden or concern in the spirit is for prayer.

Do not be taken in or flattered by your own success or fame. Take not only as to whether or not the old creation, including everything which comes by birth, has gone through the cross.

Towards himself a Christian should have a broken spirit, but towards God it should be one of rejoicing always in Him. He rejoices not for its own sake nor because of any joyful experience, work, blessing or circumstance, but exclusively because God is his center.