A true religious instinct never deprived man of one single joy; mournful faces and a sombre aspect are the conventional affectations of the weak-minded.

I have somewhere read that conscience not only sits as witness and judge within our bosoms, but also forms the prison of punishment.

Ministers who threaten death and destruction employ weapons of weakness. Argument and kindness are alone effectual, flavored by the principles of Divine love.

If gratitude is due from children to their earthly parent, how much more is the gratitude of the great family of men due to our father in heaven.

The experience of others adds to our knowledge, but not to our wisdom; that is dearer bought.

Few things in this world more trouble people than poverty, or the fear of poverty; and, indeed, it is a sore affliction; but, like all other ills that flesh is heir to, it has its antidote, its reliable remedy. The judicious application of industry, prudence and temperance is a certain cure.

Most people who commit a sin count on some personal benefit to be derived therefrom, but profanity has not even this excuse.