Richard E. Parker Quotes

Next to the acknowledgement of the existence of a Deity, there is no one principle of greater importance in religion, than a realizing belief of the divine government and superintending the affairs of the universe, providence, and intimately concerned in whatever happens to mankind, both as nations and kingdoms, and as individuals.

God governs in the affairs of men. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without his notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without his aid.

The idea of God as a fatherly figure who looks down on us and worries about how we're doing or takes sides when we have fights - it's more irritating than Santa Claus. The world and the universe are far more wonderful if there's not a puppet master.

There has been a most Providential Guidance which the want of prudence, vigilance, or judgement has not impeded, and it is here that we can most clearly see the designs of God.

A God without dominion, providence, and final causes, is nothing else but fate and nature.

l know there is a God, and that He hates injustice and slavery. I see the storm coming, and I know that His hand is in it. If he has a place and work for me—and I think He has—I believe I am ready.

God's blessing has been on America from the very beginning of this nation, and I believe God isn't done with America yet.

What God chooses for us children of men is always the best.

Man proposes, but God disposes.

It is impossible to imagine the universe run by a wise, just and omnipotent God, but it is quite easy to imagine it run by a board of gods.

What men call accident is God's own part.

I have lived to thank God that all my prayers have not been answered.

I know for certain that God does not make mistakes, but he does make miracles. I am one. You are, too.

I think often that God is guiding me.

Coincidence is God's way of remaining anonymous.

God will open any doors he wants to open, and if He closes doors, that's fine, too.

God never made His work for man to mend.

Life is God's novel. Let him write it.

I did my best, and God did the rest.

I believe that whatever comes at a particular time is a blessing from God.

Men are not flattered by being shown that there is a difference of purpose between the Almighty and them.

As long as I live, I will not allow anybody to lead the country towards secularism.

Government “for the people” should be called a government of God rather than of men.

Why is this man in the White House? The majority of Americans did not vote for him. Why is he there? And I tell you this morning that he's in the White House because God put him there for a time such as this.

To pray for any thing, which we can obtain by the due application of our natural powers, and neglect the means of procuring it, is impertinence and laziness in the abstract; and to pray for that which God in the course of his providence, has put out of our power to obtain, is only murmuring against God, and finding fault with his providence, or acting the inconsiderate part of a child.