John Bunyan died 1686.
Charles James Lever born 1806.
Theophile Gautier born 1811.
Queen Wilhelmina of Holland born 1880.
Let us be patient, and endure a while; the time may come that God
may give us a happy release; but let us not be our own murderers.
--John Bunyan.
He that is down need fear no fall;
He that is low no pride;
He that is humble ever shall
Have God to be his guide.
--John Bunyan.
Time delivers fools from grief and reason wise men.
--Epictetus.
For our light affliction, which is for the moment, worketh for us
more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory.
--2 Corinthians 4. 17.
My Lord, if I may be walking through fields that are rough with grief
and care, may I have the courage to continue on to the smooth
pastures, where I may walk with comfort and peace. May I not let the
weariness and sorrow that may come to my heart to-day dwarf my hope
and enjoyment of the future. Amen.