When the missionaries came to Africa they had the Bible and we had the land. They said "Let us pray." read more

When the missionaries came to Africa they had the Bible and we had the land. They said "Let us pray." We closed our eyes. When we opened them we had the Bible and they had the land.

It is not so much what you believe in that matters, as the way in which you believe it and read more

It is not so much what you believe in that matters, as the way in which you believe it and proceed to translate that belief into action.

But who prays for Satan? Who, in eighteen centuries, has had the common humanity to pray for the one sinner read more

But who prays for Satan? Who, in eighteen centuries, has had the common humanity to pray for the one sinner that needed it most?

Faith in the ability of a leader is of slight service unless it be united with faith in his justice.

Faith in the ability of a leader is of slight service unless it be united with faith in his justice.

Practical prayer is harder on the soles of your shoes than on the knees of your trousers.

Practical prayer is harder on the soles of your shoes than on the knees of your trousers.

How many observe Christ's birthday! How few, his precepts! O! 'tis easier to keep holidays than commandments.

How many observe Christ's birthday! How few, his precepts! O! 'tis easier to keep holidays than commandments.

It is the test of a good religion whether you can joke about it.

It is the test of a good religion whether you can joke about it.

The Bible and the Church have been the greatest stumbling blocks in the way of women's emancipation.

The Bible and the Church have been the greatest stumbling blocks in the way of women's emancipation.

Thoughts are the shadows of our feelings - always darker, emptier and simpler.

Thoughts are the shadows of our feelings - always darker, emptier and simpler.