The object of man’s worship, whatever it be, will naturally be his standard of perfection. — Simon Greenleaf
The proof that God has revealed himself to man by special and express communications — Simon Greenleaf
There should be a readiness, on our part, to investigate with candor to follow the truth wherever it may lead us — Simon Greenleaf
That man is a religious being, is universally conceded, for it has been seen to be universally true. — Simon Greenleaf
The foundation of our religion is a basis of fact – the fact of the birth, ministry — Simon Greenleaf
The importance of the facts testified, and their relations to the affairs of the soul — Simon Greenleaf
In examining the evidence of the christian religion, it is essential to the discovery — Simon Greenleaf
In requiring this candor and simplicity of mind in those who would investigate the truth of our religion — Simon Greenleaf
In the ordinary affairs of life we do not require nor expect demonstrative evidence — Simon Greenleaf
But if, on the other hand, we should be justified in rejecting it, if there testified on oath.. — Simon Greenleaf
By competent evidence, is meant such as the nature of the thing to be proved requires — Simon Greenleaf
In trials of fact, by oral testimony, the proper inquiry is not whether is it possible — Simon Greenleaf
