They declaim against the passions without bothering to think that it is from their flame philosophy lights its torch.

The ultimate triumph of philosophy would be to cast light upon the mysterious ways in which Providence moves to achieve the designs it has for man.

Between understanding and faith immediate connections must subsist.

So long as the laws remain such as they are today, employ some discretion: loud opinion forces us to do so; but in privacy and silence let us compensate ourselves for that cruel chastity we are obliged to display in public.

Glory be and praise to God. I didn't do any of this. God did. I don't have a recipe or a blueprint. I prayed for it, and my prayers are continuing to be answered.

All the faith and good will in the world is wasted without direction.

To all my people back in Nashville who have been there from the start, you put your faith in me. You were there for the long haul.

Nothing is more gratifying as a Christian believer than being able to thread my faith and love for Jesus into my music.