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Too much is said in these days about the aesthetics of religion and its sensibilities. Religion's home is in the conscience. Its watchword is the word "ought." Its highest joy is in doing God's will.

— Theodore L. Cuyler

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In heaven, knowledge shall be commensurate with the enlarged powers of the glorified soul.

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Let him who would move and convince others, be first moved and convinced himself.

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Never despair of a child. The one you weep the most for at the mercy-seat may fill your heart with the sweetest joys.

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Wise is that Christian parent who begins every morning with the word of God and fervent prayer.

You never will be saved by works; but let us tell you most solemnly that you never will be saved without works.

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