| T he “almost” Christian is the unhappiest of men; he has religion enough to make the world hate him, and yet, not enough to have God love him. |
| T he Servants of God should be as bold for their Master, as the servants of the devil are for theirs. |
| H e who revenges an injury acts the part of an executioner; he who pardons it, acts the part of a prince. |
| S in brought death into the world, and nothing but death will carry sin out of it. |
| O Lord, I read that thou givest grace to the humble; so, Lord, give me grace to be humble. |
| L ord I know that what I give Thee will never please thee unless I give thee myself; and, Lord, all that Thou givest me shall never satisfy me, unless Thou givest me Thyself. |
| H e loves God too little who loves anything with Him which he does not love for Him. |
| H e who takes up Christ's cross aright, shall find it such a burden as wings to a bird, or sails to a ship. |
| A s Christ was made vile for us to an endless degree, so He should be made precious to us by the same degree. |
| W e should meditate on Christ's cross until we are fastened as close to Him He was to it. |
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o be libelled for Christ is a medicine bright, Where affliction is heavy, sin is light. |
* Mary Rich (1625 to 1678) The Countess of Warwick
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