Robert Treat Paine Professions : Former Massachusetts Attorney General Born : March 11, 1731 Died : May 11, 1814 Browse All Authors Top 4 quotes by Robert Treat Paine I believe the Bible to be the written Word of God and to contain in it the whole rule of faith and manners. Robert Treat Paine word-of-god manners believe I am constrained to express my adoration of the Supreme Being, the Author of my existence, in full belief of His providential goodness and His forgiving mercy revealed to the world through Jesus Christ, through Whom I hope for never-ending happiness in a future state. Robert Treat Paine forgiving world jesus And ne'er shall the sons of Columbia be slaves, while the earth bears a plant, or the sea rolls its waves. Robert Treat Paine earth sea son I desire to bless and praise the name of God most high for appointing me my birth in a land of Gospel Light where the glorious tidings of a Saviour and of pardon and salvation through Him have been continually sounding in mine ears. Robert Treat Paine light land names Similar Authors Scott Harshbarger former-massachusetts-attorney-general All Authors