FEBRUARY 2

As long as we insist on the marrow of religion, Christ reigning in the heart, He will certainly prosper our labors.
Letter, 18th January, 1786


Some years since, one of our preachers said: “Mr. W. has hindered me from marrying once, but I am resolved he shall not hinder me again.” He was as good as his word. Without asking my advice he married a woman of a thousand, who exercised him well while he lived and sent him to paradise before his time.
to Ann Bolton, 1780


I commend you for being exceeding wary with respect to marriage.
to Zachariah Yewdall, 1781 and 1785


If A. Mather had not been married, he might have done anything.
to Samuel Bradburn, 1781

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FEBRUARY 1

All is good which lies in the way to glory.
Journal, 29th August, 1757


The speaking to a congregation in the name of Christ is a thing of no small importance. You are therefore in the right, before you undertake it, to consider the matter well.
to Henry Anderson, 1791


It is certain you cannot preach the truth without offending those who preach the contrary. … You cannot constrain any one to go to Church; you can only advise them to do it, and encourage them by your example.
to Walter Griffith, 1788


The plainer you speak, the more good you will do.
to John Cricket, 1783


Wherever a man’s life confirms his doctrine, God will confirm the word of His messenger.
to Arthur Keene, 1784

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