If, then, faith widens the connections, it elevates the man. Matthew Simpson connectionelevatefaith 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
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
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, then, knowledge be power, how much more power to we gain through the agency of faith, and what elevation must it give to human character. Matthew Simpson agencycharacterelevation Change image and 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
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
Taking it in its wider and generic application, I understand faith to be the supplement of sense; or, to change the phrase, all knowledge which comes not to us through our senses we gain by faith in others. Matthew Simpson applicationchangefaith share on social
Nor was it only from the millions of slaves that chains had been removed; the whole nation had been in bondage; free speech had been suppressed. Matthew Simpson bondagechainfree Change image and share on social
