A man met a lad weeping. "What do you weep for?" he asked. "I am weeping for my sins," said the lad. "You must have little to do," said the man. The next day, they met again. Once more the lad was weeping. "Why do you weep now?" asked the man. "I am weeping because I have nothing to eat," said the lad. "I thought it would come to that," said the man.
You May Also Like / View all maxioms
Sermons remain one of the last forms of public discourse where it is culturally forbidden to talk back.
Sermons remain one of the last forms of public discourse where it is culturally forbidden to talk back.
Prayer is the key of the morning and the bolt of the evening.
Prayer is the key of the morning and the bolt of the evening.
It is always right that a man should be able to render a reason for the faith that is within read more
It is always right that a man should be able to render a reason for the faith that is within him.
If people would forget about utopia! When rationalism destroyed heaven and decided to set it up here on earth, that read more
If people would forget about utopia! When rationalism destroyed heaven and decided to set it up here on earth, that most terrible of all goals entered human ambition. It was clear there'd be no end to what people would be made to suffer for it.
Strong beliefs win strong men, and then make them stronger.
Strong beliefs win strong men, and then make them stronger.
Fellowship with God means warfare with the world.
Fellowship with God means warfare with the world.
Prayer does not change God, but it changes him who prays.
Prayer does not change God, but it changes him who prays.
Beware of the man of one book.
Beware of the man of one book.
I found thee not, O Lord, without, because I erred in seeking thee without that wert within.
I found thee not, O Lord, without, because I erred in seeking thee without that wert within.
