Every sinful act is another cord woven into that mighty cable of habit, which binds the spirit to the throne of darkness. - David Thomas

Amusements are to religion like breezes of air to the flame; gentle ones will fan it, but strong ones will put it out.

How free from every thing like art were the reasonings and language of Christ.

The Divine government of the world is like a stream that rolls under us; men are only as bubbles that rise on its surface; some are brighter and larger, and sparkle longer in the sun than others; but all must break; whilst the mighty current rolls on in its wonted majesty!