There Is No Man In This World

Christ Willed To Suffer And Be Despised And Do You Dare Complain Of The Same? Christ Had Adversaries And Backbiters; And Do You Wish To Have All Men Your Friends And Benefactors? When Shall Your Patience Attain Her Crown If No Adversity Befalls You? If You Are Willing To Suffer Naught That Is Against You, How Will You Be The Friend Of Christ?

The Lord Has Many Lovers Of His Crown But Few Lovers Of His Cross.

In The Cross Is Salvation; In The Cross Is Life; In The Cross Is Protection Against Our Enemies; In The Cross Is Infusion Of Heavenly Sweetness; In The Cross Is Strength Of Mind; In The Cross Is Joy Of Spirit; In The Cross Is Excellence Of Virtue; In The Cross Is Perfection Of Holiness. There Is No Salvation Of Soul, Nor Hope Of Eternal Life, Save In The Cross.

It Thou Seek Rest In This Life, How Wilt Thou Then Attain To The Everlasting Rest? Dispose Not Thyself For Much Rest, But For Great Patience. Seek True Peace--not In Earth, But In Heaven; Not In Men, Nor In Any Other Creature, But In God Alone.

The Humble Live In Continuous Peace, While In The Hearts Of The Proud Are Envy And Frequent Anger.