For my own part, I have never ceased to rejoice that God has appointed me to such an office. People talk of the sacrifice I have made in spending so much of my life in Africa. Is that a sacrifice which brings its own blest reward in healthful activity, the consciousness of doing good, peace of mind, and a bright hope of a glorious destiny hereafter? Away with the word sacrifice. Say rather it is a privilege. Anxiety, sickness, suffering, or danger, now and then, with a foregoing of the common conveniences and charities of this life, may make us pause, and cause the spirit to waver, and the soul to sink; but let this only be for a moment. All these are nothing when compared with the glory which shall be revealed in and for us. I never made a sacrifice. . David Livingstone
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John Wesley was a famous religious cleric and founder of the Methodist church. He said in his sermon, “For my own part, I have never ceased to rejoice that God has appointed me to such an office.” He believes that he is in a position where he can do great things and help change lives and in return has the chance to help others in need. He believes that in his position he is able to live a life without sorrow and despair.

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