O my God! close my eyes that I may see Thee; separate me from the world that I may enjoy Thy company. - Christian Scriver

In the school of Christ they are the best scholars who continue learning to the last.

Lord Jesus, engrave Thou Thy name with Thine own finger upon my heart, that it may remain closed to worldly joy and worldly pleasure, self-interest, fading honor, and low revenge, and open only to Thee!

My God, give me neither poverty nor riches; but whatsoever it may be Thy will to give, give me with it a heart which knows humbly to acquiesce in what is Thy will.