We shall see our friends again. We can lay them in the grave; we know they are safe with God. Matthew Simpson friendgodgrave Change image and share on social
Mr. Lincoln's elevation shows that in America every station in life may be honorable; that there is no barrier against the humblest; but that merit, wherever it exists, has the opportunity to be known. Matthew Simpson americabarrierelevation share on social
Passing into practical life, illustrations of this fact are found everywhere; the distant, or the unseen, steadies and strengthens us against the rapid whirl of things around us. Matthew Simpson distantfactfind Change image and share on social
If I know that I shall be as an angel, and more; if I shall behold all God has made; if he shall own me for his son and exalt me to honor in his presence, I shall not fear to die, nor shall I dread the grave where Christ once lay. Matthew Simpson angelbeholdchrist share on social
Man wants to be reconciled to God; wants to know that the past is forgiven. Matthew Simpson forgivegodman Change image and share on social
Human nature is the same now as when Adam hid from the presence of God; the consciousness of wrong makes us unwilling to meet those whom we have offended. Matthew Simpson adamconsciousnessgod Change image and share on social
Not in purity or in holiness merely, for in Paradise man was holy, and he shall be holy when redeemed through the sacrifice of Christ and made an heir of heaven. Matthew Simpson christheavenheir Change image and share on social
If we look at the realm of knowledge, how exceedingly small and limited is that part acquired through our own senses; how wide is that we gain from other sources. Matthew Simpson acquireexceedinglygain Change image and share on social
Washington and the elder Napoleon. Both were brave men; both were true men; both loved their country and dared to expose their lives for their country's cause. Matthew Simpson bravecountrydare Change image and share on social
Another principle is, the deepest affections of our hearts gather around some human form in which are incarnated the living thoughts and ideas of the passing age. Matthew Simpson affectionagedeep Change image and share on social
