It is madness for sheep to talk peace with a wolf. Author: Thomas Fuller |
If I am perturbed by the reproach and misunderstanding that may follow action taken for the good of souls for whom I must give account; if I cannot commit the matter and go on in peace and in silence, remembering Gethsemane and the cross, then I know nothing of Calvary love. Author: Amy Carmichael |
If I am content to heal a hurt slightly, saying "Peace, peace," where is no peace; if I forget the poignant word "Let love be without dissimulation" and blunt the edge of truth, speaking not right things but smooth things, then I know nothing of Calvary love. Author: Amy Carmichael |
I have pain; but I have peace, I have peace. Author: Richard Baxter |
Happiness without peace is temporal; peace along with happiness is eternal. Author: James H. Aughey |
All the glory and beauty of Christ are manifested within, and there He delights to dwell; His visits there are frequent, His condescension amazing, His conversation sweet, His comforts refreshing; and the peace that He brings passeth all understanding. Author: Thomas a Kempis |
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It thou seek rest in this life, how wilt thou then attain to the everlasting rest? Dispose not thyself for much rest, but for great patience. Seek true peace - not in earth, but in heaven; not in men, nor in any other creature, but in God alone. Author: Thomas a Kempis |
Let not your peace rest in the utterances of men, for whether they put a good or bad construction on your conduct does not make you other than you are. Author: Thomas a Kempis |
Thou wilt enjoy tranquillity if thy heart condemn thee not. Author: Thomas a Kempis |
Thy peace shall be in much patience. Author: Thomas a Kempis |
We should have much more peace if we would not busy ourselves with the sayings and doings of others. Author: Thomas a Kempis |
Do not let your peace depend on the hearts of men; whatever they say about you, good or bad, you are not because of it another man, for as you are, you are. Author: Thomas a Kempis |