To reclaim the prodigal is well, but to save him from ever being a prodigal is better.

I would not choose to go where I would be afraid to die, nor could I bear to live without a good hope for hereafter.

To me the Bible is not God, but it is God's voice, and I do not hear it without awe

If we are indeed contending for truth and righteousness, let us not tarry till we have talent, or wealth, or any other form of visible power at our disposal; but with such stones as we find in the brook, and with our own usual sling, let us run to meet the enemy.

Never be afraid of the world's censure; it's praise is much more to be dreaded.

I know nothing that can so comfort the soul, so calm the swelling billows of grief and sorrow, so speak peace to the winds of trial, as a devout musing upon the subject of the Godhead.

I would sooner pluck one single brand from the burning than explain all mysteries.