Conscience is merely our own judgment of the right or wrong of our actions, and so can never be a safe guide unless enlightened by the word of God.

He who can suppress a moments anger may prevent a day of sorrow.

Every parting is a form of death, as every reunion is a type of heaven.

All things are ordered by God, but His providence takes in our free agency, as well as His own sovereignty.

This world is the land of the dying; the next is the land of the living.

Thoughts lead on to purpose, purpose leads on to actions, actions form habits, habits decide character, and character fixes our destiny.

We weep over the graves of infants and the little ones taken from us by death; but an early grave may be the shortest way to heaven.