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Less, less of self each day,
And more, my God, of Thee!

— Horatius Bonar Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895)

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In the day of prosperity we have many refuges to resort to; in the day of adversity, only one.

Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895)

Up, then, with speed, and work;
Fling ease and self away —
This is no time for thee to sleep —
Up, watch, and work, and pray!

Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895)

How fast we learn in the day of sorrow! Scripture shines out in a new effulgence; every verse seems to contain a sunbeam, every promise stands out in illuminated splendor; things hard to be understood become in a moment plain.

Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895)

Toil on, and in thy toil rejoice;
For toil comes rest, for exile, home;
Soon shalt thou hear the bridegroom's voice,
The midnight peal: "Behold, I come."

Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895)

Sincerity and truth form the basis of every virtue.
Be what thou seemest; live thy creed;
Hold up to earth the torch divine;
Be what thou prayest to be made;
Let the great Master's steps be thine.

Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895)

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