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
Category: Pansy’s Words of Wisdom
Short pearls of wisdom gleaned from Isabella Alden’s books.
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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
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I know I love the Lord, and I know that He will not destroy me, for I have in my heart the assurance of His promise.
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Young man, God is speaking to you; He wants you; wants you today; wants your brains, and your strength, and your influence for Himself. Why do you wait? You know you need Him.
—Judge Burnham’s Daughters
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Clearly if she wanted the sun, it was her part to open blinds and draw back curtains; clearly if she wanted mental light, it was her part to use the means that God had placed at her disposal.
—from The Chautauqua Girls at Home
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How many people have such marked and abiding faith in Christ Jesus, that when we talk of them we say, “I heard that Miss So and So had the most implicit faith in the power of Christ to keep her?” Now wouldn’t that be a strange thing to say?
—from Ruth Erskine’s Crosses
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It is blessed to remember that the Maker of hearts understands the language of tears.
—from Overruled
