Frederick William Faber

“Every moment of resistance to temptation is a victory.”

“Kindness has converted more sinners than zeal, eloquence, or learning.”

“There is a wideness in God's mercy, Like the wideness of the sea.”

“Oh, come to the merciful Savior who calls you, Oh, come to the Lord who forgives and forgets.”

“There are no trivial faults in religion.”

“The thought of eternity consoles for the shortness of life.”

“Many a man's strength is in opposition, and when he has no contradicting adversary, he is weaker than a child.”

“God's goodness hath been great to thee. Let never day nor night unhallowed pass but still remember what the Lord hath done.”

“Time, like a flurry of wild birds, flutters around the static spire.”

“For the love of God is broader than the measures of man's mind; and the heart of the Eternal is most wonderfully kind.”

“Faith of our fathers, living still, In spite of dungeon, fire, and sword.”

“In the spiritual life, he who does not advance goes backward.”

“The gift of perseverance is the last and most excellent of all God's gifts.”

“Work is the greatest of all physicians.”

“Souls of men! why will ye scatter like a crowd of frightened sheep? Foolish hearts! why will ye wander from a love so true and deep?”

“Distrust yourself, and sleep before you fight. 'Tis not too late tomorrow to be brave.”

“O, it is hard to work for God, to rise and take His part upon this battlefield of earth, and not sometimes lose heart!”