St. Francis de Sales

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    There are no galley-slaves in the royal vessel of divine love—every man works his oar voluntarily!
    —St. Francis De Sales (1567–1622)

    I fear no foe with Thee at hand to bless;
    Ills have no weights, and tears no bitterness;
    —Henry Francis Lyte (1793–1847)

    Make friends with the angels, who though invisible are always with you.... Often invoke them, constantly praise them, and make good use of their help and assistance in all your temporal and spiritual affairs.
    —St. Francis De Sales (1567–1622)