There is no such thing as immaterial matter. All spirit is matter, but is more fine or pure, and can only be discerned by purer eyes. We cannot see it, but when our bodies are purified, we shall see that it is all matter.

The things of God are of deep import; and time, and experience, and careful and ponderous and solemn thoughts can only find them out.

Shall we longer bear these cruelties which have been heaped upon us for the last ten years in the face of heaven, and in open violation of the constitution and law of these United States and of this state? God forbid! I will not bear it. If they take away my rights, I will fight for them manfully and righteously until I am used up. We have done nothing against the rights of others.

. . . meekness,love, purity, these are the things that should magnify us.

Happiness is the object and design of our existence.

Will not the Lord hear my prayers and listen to my cries as soon as he ever did to theirs [the ancient saints'] if I come to him in the manner they did?

Mobs may assemble, calumny may defame, but the work of God will go forth boldly, nobly, and independent.