For me, religiosity is ... the constant remembrance of the presence of the soul.
The essence of wisdom, from a practical standpoint, is pausing long enough to look at our lives-invitations, opportunities, relationships-from God's perspective. And then acting on it
Prayer consists simply in giving to God all the careful attention of which the soul is capable.
The most holy and important practice in the spiritual life is the presence of God - that is, every moment to take great pleasure that God is with you
Piety is indifferent whether she enters at the eye or at the ear. There is none of the senses at which she does not knock one day or other. The Puritans forgot this, and thrust Beauty out of the meeting-house and slammed the door in her face.
Begin your day with prayer, and make it so soulful that it may remain with you until the evening.
Where is our acknowledgement of God if our thoughts are fixed on the glamour of our garments?
It is a very important consideration that we are consecrated and dedicated to God; it means that we may think, speak, meditate, or do anything only with a view to his glory.
When first thy eyes unveil, give thy soul leave To do the like; our bodies but forerun The spirit's duty. True hearts spread and heave Unto their God, as flow'rs do to the sun. Give him thy first thoughts then; so shalt thou keep Him company all day, and in him sleep.
