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The law of heaven is love.

Hosea Ballou

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Hosea Ballou
Age: 81 †
Born: 1771
Born: April 30
Died: 1852
Died: June 6
Author
Theologian
Writer
Richmond
New Hampshire
Law
Heaven
Love

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All our possessions are as nothing compared to health, strength, and a clear conscience.
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Theory, from whatever source, is not perfect until it is reduced to practice.
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Theories are always very thin and insubstantial, experience only is tangible.
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There is no immunity from the consequences of sin punishment is swift and sure to one and all.
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Our blessings are the least heeded, because the most common events of life.
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There is nothing that needs to be said in an unkind manner.
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Reproof, especially as it relates to children, administered in all gentleness, will render the culprit not afraid, but ashamed to repeat the offence.
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Those who commit injustice bear the greatest burden.
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Between the humble and contrite heart and the majesty of Heaven there are no barriers the only password is prayer.
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Never let your zeal outrun your charity. The former is but human, the latter is divine.
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Few things in this world more trouble people than poverty, or the fear of poverty and, indeed, it is a sore affliction but, like all other ills that flesh is heir to, it has its antidote, its reliable remedy. The judicious application of industry, prudence and temperance is a certain cure.
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