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I ask you to pray for me, for once age has overtaken us, we find consolation only in religion.

It is a most delightful reflection that if I come to the throne of God in prayer, I may feel a thousand defects, but yet there is hope. I usually feel more dissatisfied with my prayers than with anything else I do.

The Christian life is not a constant high. I have my moments of deep discouragement. I have to go to God in prayer with tears in my eyes, and say, 'O God, forgive me,' or 'Help me.'

My religion teaches me that whenever there is distress which one cannot remove, one must fast and pray.

If I could have one prayer answered, I would pray for patience. I move so fast sometimes. I try to slow down.

If in prayer I come before a throne of grace, the faults of my prayer will be overlooked.

I think one thing is that prayer has become more useful, interesting, fruitful, and... almost involuntary in my life.

Prayer doesn't just change things - it changes us. If we are diligent in seeking God, slowly and surely we become better people.

There is no harm in patience, and no profit in lamentation. Death is easier to bear (than) that which precedes it, and more severe than that which comes after it. Remember the death of the Apostle of God, and your sorrow will be lessened.

You often feel that your prayers scarcely reach the ceiling; but, oh, get into this humble spirit by considering how good the Lord is, and how evil you all are, and then prayer will mount on wings of faith to heaven.