It is through much tribulation that the Kingdom of Heaven is gained.

Some spirits require intenser fires for purification than others; and yours may be of this genus.

God is the refiner and the purifier; and He will not suffer any of the gold and silver to be lost.

Dear friend! do not shrink away from the ordeal." "I am not strong enough yet." It was all the reply Mrs.Dexter made.
Her voice was mournful in the extreme.
"Wait for strength.

As your day is, so shall it be." Mrs.Dexter shook her head.
"What more can I say ?" Mrs.De Lisle spoke almost sadly, for she could not see that her earnestly spoken counsel had wrought any good effect.
"Nothing! nothing! dear friend!" answered Mrs.Dexter, still very mournfully.
A little while she was silent; and seemed in debate with herself.