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The disciple whom Jesus loved leaned on His bosom. Dear friend, where are you?

— Anna Shipton Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895)

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Fellowship with Jesus lies not alone in pleasurable emotions; you must learn it in suffering and in service.

Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895)

I have never committed the least matter to Him that I have not had reason for endless praise.

Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895)

The thief upon the cross and the beloved John were alike complete in Christ.

Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895)

Just in proportion as the soul is in fellowship with the Lord Jesus, in communion with His will, shall we trace His leadings, hear His voice, and understand in part.

Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895)

Give me a baptism of glowing love,
Thy power and presence wheresoe'er I rove;
And my last prayer, all other prayers above —
Oh, give to me
More of Thyself, Lord Jesus: more of Thee!

Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895)

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Not for the body, but for the heart; companion and company are needed.

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Flowers are lovely; love is flower-like;
Friendship is a sheltering tree;
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Of friendship, love, and liberty,
Ere I was old!

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Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born.

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