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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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It is in sickness that we most feel the need of that sympathy which shows how much we are dependent upon one another for our comfort, and even necessities. Thus disease, opening our eyes to the realities of life, is an indirect blessing.
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If we agree in love, there is no disagreement that can do us any injury, but if we do not, no other agreement can do us any good. Let us endeavor to keep the unity of the spirit in the bonds of peace.
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Moderation is the key to lasting enjoyment.
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All our possessions are as nothing compared to health, strength, and a clear conscience.
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Lay silently the injuries you receive upon the altar of oblivion.
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Hatred is self-punishment.
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Idleness is emptiness the tree in which the sap is stagnant, remains fruitless.
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A mother's love, in a degree, sanctifies the most worthless offspring.
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It is easy to be beautiful it is difficult to appear so.
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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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Has not God borne with you these many years? Be ye tolerant to others.
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Unless we find repose within ourselves, it is vain to seek it elsewhere.
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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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How can there be pride in a contrite heart? Humility is the earliest fruit of religion.
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Envy may justly be called the gall of bitterness and bond of iniquity it is the most acid fruit that grows on the stock of sin, a fluid so subtle that nothing but the fire of divine love can purge it from the soul.
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There is no better rule to try a doctrine by than the question, Is it merciful, or is it unmerciful? If its character is that of mercy, it has the image of Jesus, who is the way, the truth, and the life.
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Ministers who threaten death and destruction employ weapons of weakness. Argument and kindness are alone effectual, flavored by the principles of Divine love.
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There is nothing that needs to be said in an unkind manner.
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There is no such thing as best in the world of individuals.
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