My God, help me always resolutely to strive, and through life and death, to force my way unto Thee. - Christian Scriver

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!

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

God has given you your child, that the sight of him, from time to time, might remind you of His goodness, and induce you to praise Him with filial reverence.