William Carey chides his countrymen for deciding it would be impossible for the Gospel to travel over great distances and to penetrate varied cultures when they are willing to face the same trials for the sake of commerce.

We must not be contented however with praying, without exerting ourselves in the use of means for the obtaining of those things we pray for.

I can plod. I can persevere in any definite pursuit. To this I owe everything.

We have only to keep the end in view, and have our hearts thoroughly engaged in the pursuit of it, and means will not be very difficult.

If the biographer gives me credit for being a plodder, he will describe me justly. Anything beyond this will be too much. I can plod. I can persevere in any definite pursuit. To this I owe everything.

Surely it is worthwhile to lay ourselves out with all our might in promoting the cause and kingdom of Christ.

Without justification salvation is not of grace, but of works.