I know there is a God, and that He hates injustice and slavery. I see the storm coming, and I know that his hand is in it. If He has a place and work for me - and I think He has - I believe I am ready.

I have got you together to hear what I have written down. I do not wish your advice about the main matterfor that I have determined for myself.

In regard to this Great Book, I have but to say, it is the best gift God has given to man.

If both factions, or neither, shall abuse you, you will probably be about right. Beware of being assailed by one and praised by the other.

God is the silent partner in ALL great enterprises.

When Judge Douglas says that whoever, or whatever community, wants slaves, they have a right to have them, he is perfectly logical if there is nothing wrong in the institution; but if you admit that it is wrong, he cannot logically say that anybody has a right to do wrong.

Let us diligently apply the means, never doubting that a just God, in his own good time, will give us the rightful result.