One man with truth on his side is stronger than a majority in error, and will conquer in the end.

Religion and liberty are inseparable. Religion is voluntary, and cannot and ought not to be forced.

In our country we ask no toleration for religion and its free exercise, but we claim it as an inalienable right.

Christ himself wrote nothing, but furnished endless material for books and songs of gratitude and praise.

The person of Christ is to me the greatest and surest of all facts.

The apostolic writings are of three kinds: historical, didactic, and prophetic.

Religion and liberty are inseparable. Religion is voluntary, and cannot, and ought not to be forced. This is a fundamental article of the American creed, without distinction of sect or party. Liberty, both civil and religious, is an American instinct. Such liberty is impossible on the basis of a union of church and state, where the one of necessity restricts or controls the other. It requires a friendly separation, where each power is entirely independent in its own sphere.