Любовь так велика, что мы не в состоянии постичь и измерить всю глубину ее благодатного влияния на судьбу человека.
Высочайшая любовь к Богу и беспристрастная любовь к человеку — вот принципы, которые должны осуществляться в жизни.
In these lessons direct from nature, there is a simplicity and purity that makes them of the highest value. All need the teaching to be derived from this source. In itself the beauty of nature leads the soul away from sin and worldly attractions, and toward purity, peace, and God.
Великие события не нуждаются в приукрашивании, потому что они превосходят все, что может придумать человек.
Prayer is the opening of the heart to God as to a friend. Not that it is necessary in order to make known to God what we are, but in order to enable us to receive Him. Prayer does not bring God down to us, but brings us up to Him.
Divinity was revealed in humanity; the invisible glory in the visible human form.
The rich prided themselves upon their superiority to those who were less favored; but they had obtained their riches by violation of the law of God. They had neglected to feed the hungry, to clothe the naked, to deal justly, and to love mercy. They had sought to exalt themselves and to obtain the homage of their fellow creatures. … They have sold their souls for earthly riches and enjoyments, and have not sought to become rich toward God. The result is, their lives are a failure; their pleasures are now turned to gall, their treasures to corruption.