To know what you prefer instead of humbly saying Amen to what the world tells you ought to prefer, is to have kept your soul alive.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I have a strong preference for being alive.
To this light, then, would I recommend all, with mine own soul, - to this sure way of salvation.
Of the blessings set before you make your choice, and be content.
The doctrine of the immortality of the soul has more threat than comfort.
I would rather die than do something which I know to be a sin, or to be against God's will.
This obedience to the voice of the Earth is more important for our future happiness... than the desires of the moment.
People should always have something which they prefer to life.
I many no longer depend on pleasant impulses to bring me before the Lord. I must rather response to principles I know to be right, whether I feel them to be enjoyable or not.
I prefer to be a dreamer among the humblest, with visions to be realized, than lord among those without dreams and desires.
I'm a pastor. I say, 'Let the church say amen,' and that settles it. Everything has been said, you know; it's like we have to agree with God.