Let it be observed, that slovenliness is no part of religion; that neither this, nor any text of Scripture, condemns neatness of apparel. Certainly this is a duty, not a sin. Cleanliness is indeed next to godliness.

The greater the share the people have in government, the less liberty, civil or religious, does a nation enjoy.

Nay, if there be any mistakes in the Bible, there may as well be a thousand. If there be one falsehood in that book, it did not come from the God of truth

Bring me a worm that can comprehend a man, and then I will show you a man that can comprehend the Triune God.

Whatever the natural cause, sin is the true cause of all earthquakes.

Even in the greatest afflictions, we ought to testify to God, that, in receiving them from his hand, we feel pleasure in the midst of the pain, from being afflicted by Him who loves us, and whom we love.

Wherever riches have increased, the essence of religion has decreased in the same proportion.