Henry Ward Beecher Quotes

When we turn to our innate wisdom for the harmony of mind and gut, we heal the entrance to the heart as it seeks to beat in rhythm with the world.

When the heart is right, the mind and the body will follow.

Never undertake anything unless you have the heart to ask Heaven's blessing on your undertaking.

I'm where I need to be, so my heart is light. Whatever happens, I know - I mean, I feel - that this is absolutely where I should be and I've lived up to my own expectations.

Although I have the colors, only the Lord can mix them with such harmony.

Lord, for the erring thoughtNot into evil wrought:Lord, for the wicked willBetrayed and baffled still:For the heart from itself kept,Our thanksgiving accept.

Truth is inner harmony.

When the intellect and affections are in harmony; when intellectual consciousness is calm and deep; inspiration will not be confounded with fancy.

I look'd to Heav'n, and try'd to pray; But or ever a prayer had gusht, A wicked whisper came and made My heart as dry as dust.

Heaven trims our lamps while we sleep.

When I feel connected, mind-body and spirit, I feel centered.

If a powerful and benevolent spirit has shaped the destiny of this world, we can better discover that destiny from the words that have gathered up the heart's desire of the world, than from historical records, or from speculation, wherein the heart withers.

To be 'in the will of God' is not a matter of intellectual discernment, but a state of heart.

There is a state of perfect peace with God to be attained under imperfect obedience.

It is the conduct of God, who disposes all things kindly, to put religion into the mind by reason, and into the heart by grace.

Our Father in heaven, Reveal who you are. Set the world right; Do what's best - As above, so below. Keep us alive with three square meals. Keep us forgiven with you and forgiving others. Keep us safe from ourselves and the Devil. You're in charge!

For mysterious things of faith, rely on the proponent, Heaven's authority.

Calmness is the criterion of spiritual progress. Plunge the purified mind into the Heart. Then the work is over.

The greatest contribution we can make to the wellbeing of those in our lives is to have peace in our own hearts. When our hearts are filled with gratitude and our minds are brimming with enthusiasm, everyone we encounter leaves our space feeling a little bit lighter than when they entered it.

God often waits until we're out of ideas before He lets us know His plans. He competes for our hearts, not our attention.

Union with God is really possible. Unity with God I presume, is what is meant by Heaven, but that too is available in this life for the humble of heart.

If you can let go of (the Tao) with your mind and surround it with your heart, it will live inside you forever.

Whatever situation you're in: Send love, place it in God's hands, open your heart to everyone involved - and it will turn out miraculously.

Moderation consists in being moved as angels are moved.

Heaven help me for the way I am, save me from these evil deeds before I get them done.