It is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God.

Extensive powers not exercised as far as was necessary have, I believe, scarcely ever failed to ruin the possessor.

Against the insidious wiles of foreign influence . . . the jealousy of a free people ought to be constantly awake.

So far as I am acquainted with the principles and doctrines of Freemasonry, I conceive it to be founded in benevolence and to be exercised only for the good of mankind.

Experience teaches us that it is much easier to prevent an enemy from posting themselves than it is to dislodge them after they have got possession.

One of the expedients of party to acquire influence, within particular districts, is to misrepresent the opinions and aims of other districts.

Oh, eternal and everlasting God, direct my thoughts, words and work. Wash away my sins in the immaculate blood of the Lamb and purge my heart by Thy Holy Spirit. Daily, frame me more and more in the likeness of Thy son, Jesus Christ, that living in Thy fear, and dying in Thy favor, I may in thy appointed time obtain the resurrection of the justified unto eternal life. Bless, O Lord, the whole race of mankind and let the world be filled with the knowledge of Thee and Thy son, Jesus Christ.