I have unquestioning faith in the truth that even our mistakes He will overrule for our good.
—The Randolphs
Category: Pansy’s Words of Wisdom
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When one is in the mood for grumbling, there is no easier thing in the world than to find food for that spirit.
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So many things in this world squeak for the want of a thoughtful hand to administer a drop of oil.
—Interrupted
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As for herself, she had full and abiding faith in the fact that the Christ of Galilee had lavished miracles, many and wonderful, upon that favored people eighteen hundred years ago; what she wanted was a miracle for her, today.
—Judge Burnham’s Daughters
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There will be no such thing as that hateful word “disappointment” up in heaven, bless the Lord. Haven’t I His own word for it? Didn’t He say we should be satisfied? I wonder what it feels like to be satisfied!
Miss Priscilla Hunter
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Mine is the doing when He says the word, but His is the bringing to pass. And that, you see, is the end of all worrying and planning and doubt. There is no rest nor comfort outside of that conclusion.
—The Randolphs
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I wonder to what extent the gracious Spirit of God hovers near to suggest and help those who never ask for His help?
—The Hall in the Grove
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One reason why our friends are not converted is because we, their leaders, walk so crookedly that we keep them all the time stumbling over us.
—Household Puzzles
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When a sensible person had made a misstep, the thing for him is to undo as much of the mischief as he can; as quickly as he can. It is the only way he has of showing the difference between himself and a fool.
—Eighty-Seven
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Of course you cannot help these bitter feelings; do you suppose He expects you to do so? If you could make your heart right yourself, where would be the need of His help?
—Eighty-Seven
Isabella Alden 