I know not the way God leads me, but well do I know my Guide.

'Tis the devil inspires this evanescent ardor, in order to divert the parties from prayer.

Peace if possible, truth at all costs

For in the true nature of things, if we rightly consider, every green tree is far more glorious than if it were made of gold and silver.

Whatever your heart clings to and confides in, that is really your God.

The church is not wood and stone, but the company of people who believe in Christ.

Forgiveness is God’s command.

As long as we live, there is never enough singing.

Beautiful music is the art of the prophets that can calm the agitations of the soul; it is one of the most magnificent and delightful presents God has given us.

Everything that is done in the world is done by hope. No husbandman would sow a grain of corn if he hoped not it would grow up and become seed... Or tradesman would set himself to work if he did not hope to reap benefit thereby.

I have held many things in my hands, and have lost them all; but whatever I have placed in God’s hands, that I still possess.

If you want to change the world, pick up your pen.

My worst enemies are more valuable to me than my best friends.

The fewer words the better prayer.

The human heart is like a ship on a stormy sea driven about by winds blowing from all four corners of heaven.