One man with God on his side is in the majority if never another thinks as he does;
therefore, in feebleness of numbers we are yet omnipotent in the might of the Most
High. 1822.76

Splendid was the courage of Alexander when they told him that there were hundreds
of thousands of Persians. “Yet,” he said, “one butcher fears not myriads of sheep.”
“Ah!” said another, “when the Persians draw their bows their arrows are so
numerous that they darken the sun.” “It will be fine to fight in the shade,” cried the
hero. O friends, we know whom we have believed, and we are sure of triumph! 1991.611

No man ever fell into error through being too watchful. ME149

When thou sleepest, think that thou art resting on the battlefield; when thou
walkest, suspect an ambush in every hedge. ME248

Enemies help to keep the Lord’s servants awake. TD59:11

Never conceive that any one of the evils of your nature is so dead that it cannot have
a resurrection. Strive against every form of sin, every thought of sin, every carnal
tendency, every evil passion, but when you have striven most, never count your
victory to be complete, until your feet are within the pearly gate. 3347.148

Always have something in hand that is greater than your present capacity. 1857.478

There are three stages of the human soul in connection with Christ: the first is
without Christ, this is the state of nature; the next is in Christ, this is the state of
grace; the third is with Christ, that is the state of glory. 881.397