Quotemeal: Aug. 8th, 2011

Monday, August 8, 2011

"Do not desire crosses, unless you have borne well those laid on you; it is an abuse to long after martyrdom while unable to bear an insult patiently."
— François de Sales

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"Preach the gospel everyday; if necessary, use words."
— Francis of Assisi —
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— Andrew Murray —
"The only saving faith is that which casts itself on God for life or death."
— Martin Luther —
"Satan watches for those vessels that sail without convoy."
— George Swinnock —

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Illustration of François de Sales — "Do not desire crosses, unless you have borne well those laid on you; it is an abuse to long after martyrdom while unable to bear an insult patiently."

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