"We believe that as we are now God once was, and by the practice of virtue and righteousness, by obedience unto law and authority, He has become what He is, and as He is, man may become, on the same pr…"

"Had I anything to do with the negro, I would confine them by strict law to their own species, and put them on a national equalization."

"I am a chosen vessel of the Lord to do a great work."

"Come on! ye prosecutors! ye false swearers! All hell, boil over! Ye burning mountains, roll down your lava! for I will come out on the top at last. I have more to boast of than ever any man had. I am …"

"I have learned for myself that God is a being of great condescension, and that he will reveal himself to man."