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
punishment judging prison
I have somewhere read that conscience not only sits as witness and judge within our bosoms, but also forms the prison of punishment.
teaching littles easier
Attempt to teach the young but little at a time; this will be easier to impart, easier to receive, and surer to be retained.
obedience duty
Obedience sums up our entire duty.
inspirational summer rain
Tears of joy are like the summer rain drops pierced by sunbeams.
gratitude spring heart
Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul; and the heart of man knoweth none more fragrant.
punishment self justice
Hatred is self-punishment.
parent brevity-of-life brevity
Brevity and conciseness are the parents of correction....
practice doubt creeds
Doubt that creed which you cannot reduce to practice.
oblivion injury altars
Lay silently the injuries you receive upon the altar of oblivion.
kindness way speak
With regard to manner, be careful to speak in a soft, tender, kind and loving way. Even when you have occasion to rebuke, be careful to do it with manifest kindness. The effect will be incalculably better.
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.
vain elsewhere repose
Unless we find repose within ourselves, it is vain to seek it elsewhere.
kindness principles weapons
Ministers who threaten death and destruction employ weapons of weakness. Argument and kindness are alone effectual, flavored by the principles of Divine love.