Mrs. Young

“The story of Whitefield's times is one that should often be told. Without it, no body is qualified to form an opinion either as to the man or his acts. Conduct that in one kind of times may seem rash, extravagant, and indiscreet, in another may be wise, prudent, and even absolutely necessary. In forming your opinion of the comparative merits of Christian men, never forget the old rule: "Distinguish between times." Place yourself in each man's position. Do not judge what was a right course of action in other times, by what seems a right course of action in your own.”
― J.C. Ryle

“Afraid? Of what?
To feel the spirit’s glad release?
To pass from pain to perfect peace,
The strife and strain of life to cease?
Afraid? Of that?

Afraid? Of what?
Afraid to see the Saviour’s face,
To hear His welcome, and to trace,
The glory gleam from wounds of grace,
Afraid? Of that?

Afraid? Of what?
A flash – a crash – a pierced heart;
Brief darkness – Light – O Heaven’s art!
A wound of His a counterpart!
Afraid? Of that?

Afraid? Of what?
To enter into Heaven’s rest,
And yet to serve the Master blessed?
From service good to service best?
Afraid? Of that?

Afraid? Of what?
To do by death what life could not –
Baptize with blood a stony plot,
Till souls shall blossom from the spot?
Afraid? Of that?”
― E.H. Hamilton

“All God's giants have been weak men who did great things for God because they reckoned on His being with them.”
― Hudson Taylor

“God does not call His people to a life of ease. He calls them to spiritual warfare. We are soldiers of Christ, not pampered, spiritual elites. Opposition, misunderstanding, and even danger will come to those who strive to live like Christ and make a difference for Him in an evil world.”
― M.R. Conrad, Daring Devotion: A 31-Day Journey with Those Who Lived God’s Promises (A Missions Devotional)