Every true work of God has had its bitter enemies - not only outside, but also inside - just as in the days of Nehemiah.

There has never been a time in my life when I felt that I could take a gun and shoot down a fellow-being. In this respect I am a Quaker.

The object of the Bible is not to tell how good men are, but how bad men can become good.

The dying boy said: " Father, don't you weep for me; when I get to heaven I will go straight to Jesus and tell Him that ever since I can remember you have tried to lead me to Him." I would rather have my children say that of me after I am gone; or if they die before me, I would rather they should take that message to the Master than to have a monument over me reaching to the skies.

If God has given you a message, go and give it to the people as God has given it to you. It is a stupid thing to try to be eloquent.

Life is very sweet to me, and there is no position of power or wealth that could tempt me from the throne God has given me.

I have had more trouble with myself than with any other man I have ever met.