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In eternity it will be a terrible thing for many a man to meet his own prayers. Their very language will condemn him; for he knew his duty, but he did it not.

— Theodore L. Cuyler

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In heaven, knowledge shall be commensurate with the enlarged powers of the glorified soul.

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Let him who would move and convince others, be first moved and convinced himself.

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Never despair of a child. The one you weep the most for at the mercy-seat may fill your heart with the sweetest joys.

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Wise is that Christian parent who begins every morning with the word of God and fervent prayer.

You never will be saved by works; but let us tell you most solemnly that you never will be saved without works.

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To feel the supreme and moving beauty of the spectacle to which Nature invites her ephemeral guests! … that is what I call prayer.

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