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Hosea Ballou was an American writer known for his religious and philosophical works. Born on April 30, 1771, in Northampton, Massachusetts, he spent much of his life advocating for spiritual freedom and social reform. His most famous work, 'The Book of Mormon', was published posthumously in 1852. Ballou's writings had a significant impact on the religious and social landscape of his time.

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“If our Creator has so bountifully provided for our existence here, which is but momentary, and for our temporal wants, which will soon be forgotten, how much more must He have done for our enjoyment in the everlasting world?”

Ifs World Want Done Heaven Existence Forgotten Creator Enjoyment Everlasting Momentary

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“If we are at peace with God and our own conscience, what enemy among men need we fear?”

Ifs Men Needs Enemy Conscience Contentment Peace With God

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“There is no better rule to try a doctrine by than the question, Is it merciful, or is it unmerciful? If its character is that of mercy, it has the image of Jesus, who is the way, the truth, and the life.”

Ifs Way Trying Character Jesus Mercy Doctrine Merciful

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“If gratitude is due from children to their earthly parent, how much more is the gratitude of the great family of men due to our father in heaven.”

Ifs Men Children Father Heaven Parent Gratitude Dues Our Father Father In Heaven Great Family

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“If we agree in love, there is no disagreement that can do us any injury, but if we do not, no other agreement can do us any good. Let us endeavor to keep the unity of the spirit in the bonds of peace.”

Ifs Spirit Can Do Agree Unity Injury Agreement Endeavor Disagreement

Book:A Treatise on Atonement: In which the Finite Nature of Sin is Argued, Its Cause and Consequences as Such; the Necessity and Nature of Atonement; And, Its Glorious Consequences, in the Final Reconciliation of All Men to Holiness and Happiness

Source: A Treatise on Atonement: In which the Finite Nature of Sin is Argued, Its Cause and Consequences as Such; the Necessity and Nature of Atonement; And, Its Glorious Consequences, in the Final Reconciliation of All Men to Holiness and Happiness

“There is one sure criterion of judgment as to religious faith in doctrinal matters; can you reduce it to practice? If not, have none of it.”

Ifs Matter Religious Practice Judgment Doctrine Criteria Religious Faith

Author:Hosea Ballou