Fortune has, in the main, hitherto looked unfavourably upon me since I left home, but I begin to hope for better things. Still, in all my past distresses, one thought has consoled me - I have learned to appreciate a parent's love. Elijah Parish Lovejoy beginconsoledistress share on social
It is the easiest thing in the world to become a Christian - ten thousand times easier than it is to hold out unrepenting against the motives which God presents to the mind, to induce it to forsake its evil thoughts and turn unto Him. Elijah Parish Lovejoy christianeasyevil share on social
Nothing but a miracle of sovereign mercy could have arrested and saved me from eternal perdition. How I could have so long resisted the entreaties, the prayers, and the tears of my dear parents, and the influences of the Holy Spirit, is, to me, a wonder entirely incomprehensible. Elijah Parish Lovejoy arrestdearentreaty share on social
I am sure I ought not to be, but I have great reason to tremble lest Satan and my own wicked heart get the better of me. It is no easy matter to fight such enemies as these, but with Christ strengthening me, I know I shall come off more than a conquerer. Elijah Parish Lovejoy christconquerereasy share on social
I know that I have the right freely to speak and publish my sentiments, subject only to the laws of the land for the abuse of that right. Elijah Parish Lovejoy abusefreelyland Change image and share on social
If I am not safe in Alton, I shall not be safe anywhere. Elijah Parish Lovejoy altonsafe Change image and share on social
If I know my own heart, I do now feel the necessity of resigning myself into the hands of my God, to mould and guide me at His will; tho I dare not say that I am, at present, willing to do it. Elijah Parish Lovejoy darefeelgod Change image and share on social
Abolitionists believe that, as all men are born free, so all who are now held as slaves in this country were born free, and that they are slaves now is the sin, not of those who introduced the race into this country, but of those, and those alone, who now hold them and have held them in slavery from their birth. Elijah Parish Lovejoy abolitionistbearbirth share on social
I have appealed to the constitution and laws of my country; if they fail to protect me, I appeal to God, and with Him I cheerfully rest my cause. I can die at my post, but I cannot desert it. Elijah Parish Lovejoy appealcheerfullyconstitution Change image and share on social
I have been beset night and day at Alton. And now, if I leave here and go elsewhere, violence may overtake me in my retreat, and I have no more claim upon the protection of any other community than I have upon this. Elijah Parish Lovejoy altonbesetclaim share on social