Every Christian will allow that sin is an evil, and that it is our duty not to commit sin.

The Reformation did not directly touch the question of the true character of God's church.

I held apostolic succession fully, and the channels of grace to be there only.

The Epistle is a correction of profession without life, and most valuable in this respect.

Every Christian will allow that sin is an evil, and that it is our duty not to commit sin.

During my solitude, conflicting thoughts increased; but much exercise of soul had the effect of causing the scriptures to gain complete ascendancy over me. I had always owned them to be the Word of GOD . . . the careful reading of the Acts afforded me a practical picture of the early church; which made me feel deeply the contrast with its actual present state; though still, as ever beloved by GOD.

Christ preferred the poor; ever since I have been converted so have I.