The State, in choosing men to serve it, takes no notice of their opinions. If they be willing faithfully to serve it, that satisfies.

What is all our histories, but God showing himself, shaking and trampling on everything that he has not planted.

Do not trust the cheering, for those persons would shout as much if you or I were going to be hanged.

Our swords are in God's hands, And our faith is in the Lord. Charge!

Does a man speak foolishly?--suffer him gladly, for you are wise. Does he speak erroneously?--stop such a man's mouth with sound words that cannot be gainsaid. Does he speak truly?--rejoice in the truth.

I have learned that if you fear God, you have no one else to fear.

Ye may have skill in the nature of things, yet nature can do more than all physicians put together; and God is far more above nature.