Because I believe in a God of absolute and unbounded love, therefore I believe in a loving anger of His which will and must devour and destroy all which is decayed, monstrous, abortive in His universe till all enemies shall be put under His feet, and God shall be all in all.
God's justice and love are one. Infinite justice must be infinite love. Justice is but another sign of love.
Justice is but the perseverance of God's wisdom, the determination of His power, and the victory of His love.
Though, in debating with regard to theories, it be lawful to say whether this or that is consistent with the Divine attributes, yet, when we find that God has actually done any thing, all question about its justice, wisdom, and benevolence, is forever out of place.
How far from here to heaven?
Not very far, my friend;
A single hearty step
Will all thy journey end.
Hold there! where runnest thou?
Know heaven is in thee!
Seekest thou for God elsewhere?
His face thou'lt never see.
I sought Thee at a distance, and did not know that Thou wast near. I sought Thee abroad, and behold Thou wast within me.
