A loving trust in the Author of the Bible is the best preparation for a wise study of the Bible.
Henry Clay TrumbullHe who knows how to teach a child is not competent for the oversight of a child's education unless he also knows how to train a child.
Henry Clay TrumbullIf a man is unable to find the way to Jesus, he ought to be led. It is good work this bringing the blind to Him who alone can give them sight.
Henry Clay TrumbullNot prayer without faith, nor faith without prayer, but prayer in faith, is the cost of spiritual gifts and graces.
Henry Clay TrumbullNo parent ought to punish a child except with a view to the child's good. And in order to do good to a child through his punishment, a parent must religiously refrain from punishing him while angry.
Henry Clay TrumbullIn all holiest and most unselfish love, friendship is the purest element of the affection. No love in any relation of life can be at its best if the element of friendship be lacking. And no love can transcend, in its possibilities of noble and ennobling exaltation, a love that is pure friendship.
Henry Clay Trumbull