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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.

— 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)

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

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)

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