In viewing the scheme of redemption, I seem like one viewing a vast and complicated machine of exquisite contrivance; what I comprehend of it is wonderful, what I do not, is, perhaps, more so still.

A wise man looks upon men as he does on horses; all their caparisons of title, wealth, and place, he considers but as harness.

Faith makes all evil good to us, and all good better; unbelief makes all good evil, and all evil worse.

Wisdom prepares for the worst, but folly leaves the worst for the day when it comes.

There is no such thing as a fixed policy, because policy like all organic entities is always in the making.

Providence is a greater mystery than revelation.

Religion is such a belief of the Bible as maintains a living influence on the heart.