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Every one of us may know what is the ruling purpose of his life; and he who knows that his ruling purpose is to trust and follow Christ knows that he is a Christian.

— Washington Gladden Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895)

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"A little while," and the load
Shall drop at the pilgrim's feet,
Where the steep and thorny road
Doth merge in the golden street.

Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895)

The substance of all realities is in this religion of Jesus Christ; but it can be real only to those who will do His will.

Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895)

The deliberate and habitual practice of any form of dishonesty or immorality is impossible to one who follows Christ.

You are not so good a Christian when you are neglecting a plain duty as when you are performing it. And joining the church is a plain duty for all who mean to be Christians.

Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895)

When any duty is to be done, it is fortunate for you if you feel like doing it; but, if you do not feel like it, that is no reason for not doing it.

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