When principles that run against your deepest convictions
begin to win the day, then battle is your calling,
and peace has become your sin;
you must, at the price of dearest peace,
lay your convictions bare before friend and enemy,
with all the fire of your faith.
Abraham Kuyper (1837-1920)
[Unfortunately, I have not been able to locate the source of the quote. If you know of it, let me know in the comments. Thanks. JT]