Hosea Ballou
Hosea Ballou
Hosea Ballouwas an American Universalist clergyman and theological writer. He has been called one of the fathers of American Universalism...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionClergyman
Date of Birth30 April 1771
CountryUnited States of America
names association use
A careless and blasphemous use of the name of the Divine Being is not only sinful, but it is also prima facie evidence of vulgar associations.
people world affliction
Few things in this world more trouble people than poverty, or the fear of poverty; and, indeed, it is a sore affliction; but, like all other ills that flesh is heir to, it has its antidote, its reliable remedy. The judicious application of industry, prudence and temperance is a certain cure.
struggle ignorance blue
It is a glorious occupation, vivifying and self-sustaining in its nature, to struggle with ignorance, and discover to the inquiring minds of the masses the clear cerulean blue of heavenly truth.
motto theme clergymen
Some clergymen make a motto, instead of a theme, of their texts.
humility heart pride
How can there be pride in a contrite heart? Humility is the earliest fruit of religion.
people benefits sin
Most people who commit a sin count on some personal benefit to be derived therefrom, but profanity has not even this excuse.
faith jesus real
Faith, in order to be genuine and of any real value, must be the offspring of that divine love which Jesus manifested when He prayed for His enemies on the cross.
lying people sometimes
There is no possible excuse for a guarded lie. Enthusiastic and impulsive people will sometimes falsify thoughtlessly, but equivocation is malice prepense.
fire envy soul
Envy may justly be called "the gall of bitterness and bond of iniquity;" it is the most acid fruit that grows on the stock of sin, a fluid so subtle that nothing but the fire of divine love can purge it from the soul.
court breasts findings
There is one court whose findings are incontrovertible, and whose sessions are held in the chambers of our own breast.
possession clear-conscience clear
All our possessions are as nothing compared to health, strength, and a clear conscience.
prayer humble heart
Between the humble and contrite heart and the majesty of Heaven there are no barriers; the only password is prayer.
humanity progress looks
Humanity , in the aggregate, is progressing, and philanthropy looks forward hopefully.
heaven done world
If our Creator has so bountifully provided for our existence here, which is but momentary, and for our temporal wants, which will soon be forgotten, how much more must He have done for our enjoyment in the everlasting world?