Nothing in this world is impossible to a willing heart.

I know that the Lord is always on the side of the right. But it is my constant anxiety and prayer that I and this nation should be on the Lord's side.

Cling to liberty and right; battle fro them; leed for them; die for them, if need be; and have confidence in God.

Without slavery the rebellion could never have existed; without slavery it could not continue.

The Almighty has His own purposes.

Our eldest boy, Bob, has been away from us nearly a year at school, and will enter Harvard University this month. He promises verywell, considering we never controlled him much.

God can not be for, and against the same thing at the same time.