A careless and blasphemous use of the name of the Divine Being is not only sinful, but it is also prima facie evidence of vulgar associations.

Has not God borne with you these many years? Be ye tolerant to others.

How can there be pride in a contrite heart? Humility is the earliest fruit of religion.

Suspicion is far more to be wrong than right; more often unjust than just. It is no friend to virtue, and always an enemy to happiness.

There is nothing that needs to be said in an unkind manner.

The act of divine worship is the inestimable privilege of man, the only created being who bows in humility and adoration.

There is no better rule to try a doctrine by than the question, Is it merciful, or is it unmerciful? If its character is that of mercy, it has the image of Jesus, who is the way, the truth, and the life.