Now to act with integrity, according to that strength of mind and body with which our creator hath endowed each of use, appears necessary for all.

Through the humbling dispensations of Divine Providence, men are sometimes fitted for his service.

By the breaking in of enraged merciless armies, flourishing countries have been laid waste, great numbers of people have perished in a short time, and many more have been pressed with poverty and grief.

May we look upon our treasure, the furniture of our houses, and our garments, and try to discover whether the seeds of war have nourishment in these our possessions.

After I had given up to go, the thoughts of the journey were often attended with unusual sadness, at which times my heart was frequently turned to the Lord with inward breathings for his heavenly support, that I might not fail to follow him wheresoever he might lead me.

The care of a wise and good man for his only son is inferior to the regard of the great Parent of the universe for his creatures.

Now to act with integrity, according to that strength of mind and body with which our creator hath endowed each of use, appears necessary for all.