"Conscience is an oracle of the divinity" — William Ellery Channing

Jesus was all virtue, and acted from impulse, not from rules

Source: The Marriage of Heaven and Hell (1790-1793)

The wrath of the lion is the wisdom of God

Source: The Marriage of Heaven and Hell (1790-1793)

The pride of the peacock is the glory of God.

Source: The Marriage of Heaven and Hell (1790-1793)

Flowers are the sweetest things God ever made and forgot to put a soul into.

Source: Proverbs from Plymouth Pulpit

Works belong to the neighbour, faith to God.

Source: Selections from the Table Talk of Martin Luther (1566/1883 translation)

The Gospel is a light in the world, which lighteneth mankind, and maketh children of God.

Source: Selections from the Table Talk of Martin Luther (1566/1883 translation)

William Ellery Channing Quote