We believe God's revealed word to contain the influence appointed for the regeneration and full development of every human being, and that it is to be employed as God's universal stimulant to the human soul, as air and light are the universal stimulants of vegetation.
Beecher emphasizes the transformative power of God's word in human development.
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All attempts at evasion, at adjourning, at concealing and compromising are in vain.
Northern ideas must become American, or Southern ideas must become American, before there will be peace.
An infernal Juno, envious of the destined greatness of this country, hath sent this serpent upon it!
These are symptoms only, not the disease; the effects, not the causes.