Truth is eternal, unchanging, though circumstances may and do operate to give a different colour to it, in our view, at different times. And truth will prevail, and those who do not yield to it must be destroyed by it. Elijah Parish Lovejoy circumstancecolourdestroy 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
The cry of the oppressed has entered not only into my ears, but into my soul, so that while I live, I cannot hold my peace. Elijah Parish Lovejoy cryearenter Change image and share on social
The very flag of freedom that waves over our heads is formed from material cultivated by slaves, on soil moistened with their blood drawn from them by the whip of a republican taskmaster! Elijah Parish Lovejoy bloodcultivatedraw Change image and 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
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
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
Emancipation - what is meant by it? Simply that the slaves shall cease to be held as property and shall henceforth be held and treated as human beings. Simply, that we should take our feet from off their necks. Elijah Parish Lovejoy beingceaseemancipation share on social
If the civil authorities refuse to protect me, I must look to God, and if I die, I have determined to make my grave in Alton. Elijah Parish Lovejoy altonauthoritycivil Change image and share on social
I most earnestly advise you, again and again, love, honor, and obey your parents. Friends like them, you need not expect to find in this world. Elijah Parish Lovejoy adviseearnestlyexpect Change image and share on social