I cannot and will not recant anything, for to go against conscience is neither right nor safe. Here I stand, I can do no other, so help me God. Amen.

• Every man must do two things alone he must do his own believing and his own dying.
• Our Lord has written the promise of resurrection, not in books alone, but in every leaf in springtime.
• God writes the Gospel not in the Bible alone, but also on trees, and in the flowers and clouds and stars.
• Grant that I may not pray alone with the mouth help me that I may pray from the depths of my heart.
• Blood alone moves the wheels of history.
• There is no more lovely, friendly and charming relationship, communion or company than a good marriage.
• Beautiful music is the art of the prophets that can calm the agitations of the soul it is one of the most magnificent and delightful presents God has given us.
• Next to the Word of God, the noble art of music is the greatest treasure in the world.
• Music is the art of the prophets and the gift of God.
• All who call on God in true faith, earnestly from the heart, will certainly be heard, and will receive what they have asked and desired.