Of all persecuted sects, the Baptists stand forth as most prominent, simply and only because they aim at a more complete and thorough reform than any others ever attempted. They teach that Christ's kingdom is not of this world; that the church is not a national, political, or provincial establishment; but a congregation of holy men, separated from the world by the receiving of the Holy Spirit.

I have for many years made it a practice to read through the Bible once every year.

Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, and you may cherish the sweetest reflection that your vote is never lost.

The first and almost the only Book deserving of universal attention is the Bible.

Life is a problem; mortal man was made to solve the solemn problem right or wrong.

America is a friend of freedom everywhere, but a custodian only of our own.

It has been my custom for many years to read the Bible in its entirety once a year