Mary Slessor Quotes

Why should I fear? I am on a Royal Mission. I am in the service of the King of kings.

Lord, the task is impossible for me but not for Thee. Lead the way and I will follow.

Christ never was in a hurry. There was no rushing forward, no anticipating, no fretting over what might be. Each day's duties were done as each day brought them, and the rest was left with God.

Prayer is the greatest power God has put into our hands for service - praying is harder than doing, at least I find it so, but the dynamic lies that way to advance the Kingdom.

When you think of the woman's power, you forget the power of the woman's God. I shall go on.

Blessed the man and woman who is able to serve cheerfully in the second rank - a big test.

Christ sent me to preach the gospel and he will look after the results.

If you are ever inclined to pray for a missionary, do it at once, wherever you are.

The secret of all failure is disobedience.

Oh Lord, I thank Thee that I can bring these people Thy Word. But Lord, there are other villages back in the jungle where no white man has gone. They need Jesus, too. Help me reach them!

If you play with temptation do not expect God will deliver you

What would I do with starry crowns except to cast them at His feet?

It were worthwhile to die, if thereby a soul could be born again.

Pray on, dear one- the power lies that way