George MacDonald

“But we believe – nay, Lord we only hope, That one day we shall thank thee perfectly For pain and hope and all that led or drove Us back into the bosom of thy love.”

“Few delights can equal the presence of one whom we trust utterly.”

“If instead of a gem, or even a flower, we should cast the gift of a loving thought into the heart of a friend, that would be giving as the angels give.”

“To keep a lamp burning we have to keep putting oil in it.”

“Where there is no choice, we do well to make no difficulty.”

“The back door of every tomb opens on a hilltop.”