“Man, being not only a religious, but also a social being, requires for the promotion of his rational happiness religious institutions, which, while they give a proper direction to devotion, at the same time make a wise and profitable improvement of his social feelings.”
Quote by Hosea Ballou
Work
Select sermons: delivered on various occasions from important passages of Scripture
The book encompasses a variety of sermons, each crafted to explore and interpret key biblical texts. These sermons are intended to provide spiritual nourishment and to deepen understanding of the scriptures among readers. more
Author
Hosea Ballou
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. more