"Baptism is a covenant with God that we will do His will."
"All men will be raised from the grave by the power of God, having spirit in their bodies and not blood."
"Our affections should be placed upon God and His work more intensely than upon our fellow-beings."
"I will walk through the gates of heaven, and claim what I seal and those that follow me and my counsel."
"I understand some law, and more justice and know as much about the rights of American citizens as any man."
"All children are redeemed by the blood of Jesus Christ, and the moment they leave this world they are taken to the bosom of Abraham."
"The Lord once told me that what I asked for I should have. I have been afraid to ask God to kill my enemies, lest some of them should, peradventure, repent."
"Beware, oh earth! how you fight against the Saints of God and shed innocent blood; for, in the days of Elijah, his enemies came upon him, and fire was called down from heaven to destroy them."
"Sectarian priests cry out concerning me and ask: "Why is it that this babbler gets so many followers and retains them?" I answer: "It is because I possess the principle of love. All that I offer the world is a good heart and a good hand."
"I am a rough stone. The sound of the hammer and chisel was never heard on me until the Lord took me in hand. I desire the learning and wisdom of heaven alone."