"While we are zealously performing the duties of good citizens and soldiers, we certainly ought not to be inattentive to the higher duties of religion. To the distinguished character of Patriot, it should be our highest glory to add the more distinguished character of Christian."
"Good actions give strenght to ourselves and inspire good actions in others."
"Patriotism is as much a virtue as justice, and is as necessary for the support of societies as natural affection is for the support of families."
