O! the dulness and hardness of man's heart, which only thinks on what is present, and looks not forward to things to come!
Thou oughtest in every action and thought so to order thyself, as if thou wert immediately to die.
If thou hast a good conscience, thou wouldst not much fear death.
It were better for thee to fly sin, than to be afraid of death.
If thou art not prepared to-day, how wilt thou be to-morrow?
To-morrow is an uncertain day; and how dost thou know that thou shalt be alive to-morrow?
2. What benefit is it to live long, when we advance so little?
Ah! long life does not always make us better, but often adds to our guilt!
Would to God we had behaved ourselves well in this world, even for one day!