From the beginning of my Reformation I have asked God to send me neither dreams, nor visions, nor angels, but to give me the right understanding of His Word, the Holy Scriptures; for as long as I have God's Word, I know that I am walking in His way and that I shall not fall into any error or delusion.

We are determined here in Montgomery to work and fight until justice runs 'down like water, and righteousness like a mighty stream.'

I frankly confess that even if it were possible I should not wish to have free choice given to me, or to have anything left in my own hands by which I might strive for salvation.

Pray like it all depends on God, then when you are done, go work like it all depends on you.

Many pass for saints on earth whose souls are in hell.

Also when it is a case of only upholding some spiritual tenet, such as infant baptism, original sin, and unnecessary separation, then . . . we conclude that . . . the stubborn sectaries must be put to death.

Show me where a man spends his time & money, and I'll show you his god.