All things must come to the soul from its roots, from where it is planted.

If Christ Jesus dwells in a man as his friend and noble leader, that man can endure all things, for Christ helps and strengthens us and never abandons us. He is a true friend.

I know the power obedience has of making things easy which seem impossible.

What friends or kindred can be so close and intimate as the powers of our soul, which, whether we will or no, must ever bear us company?

A beginner must look on himself as one setting out to make a garden for his Lord's pleasure, on most unfruitful soil which abounds in weeds. His Majesty roots up the weeds and will put in good plants instead. Let us reckon that this is already done when the soul decides to practice prayer and has begun to do so.

Do you think it is only a little thing to possess a house from which lovely things can be seen?