You who have worked so untiringly to relieve suffering humanity, depriving yourself of sleep, neglecting to take food, bringing but little enjoyment into your life. At times there does not seem to be much sunshine in your path, only one long shadow. You must indeed do what? Look to Jesus.

Keep your eyes fixed on the glory at the top of the ladder, let your imagination take hold upon things unseen, let your thoughts be carried away to the evidences of the great love of God for you. In contemplating the object which you are in pursuit, which is heaven, you will lose the sense of pain brought by the light afflictions that are but for a moment.

You must be there. You must be the friends, we must be there. Whatever you lose here, be determined to make sure of eternal life. Never become discouraged.

Many times I have seen that the everlasting arms were around you when you did not seem to realize or appreciate the great condensation of heaven. Live for Jesus. Do not allow yourself to become wrought up over the vexations troubles that are constantly arising. Keep calm, think of Jesus.

And do what you can to please him. The grace of Christ and the Holy Spirit are God’s gifts to you, that you may be strengthened with all might in the inner man.