Our face ought to shine, and our spirit ought to be tranquil, and our eye ought to be clear, and our nerves ought to be steady, as we press through the tasks of our commonest day.

Then we shall do them all well, slurring nothing, marring nothing.

We want heart-peace before we begin any day's duties, and we should wait at Christ's feet till we get his quieting touch upon our heart ere we go forth.
It is especially true in spiritual work that we must know the secret of peace before we can minister either swiftly or effectively to others in our Master's name.

Feverishness of spirit makes the hand unskilful in delicate duty.

A troubled heart cannot give comfort to other troubled hearts; it must first become calm and quiet.