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Religion, in its purity, is not so much a pursuit as a temper; or rather it is a temper, leading to the pursuit of all that is high and holy. Its foundation is faith; its action, works; its temper, holiness; its aim, obedience to God in improvement of self, and benevolence to men.

— Jonathan Edwards Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895)

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The beauty of the world consists wholly of sweet mutual consents, either within itself or with the supreme being.

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Every Christian that goes before us from this world is a ransomed spirit waiting to welcome us in heaven.

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He who has a false hope, has not that sight of his own corruptions which the saint has.

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Holy practice is the most decisive evidence of the reality of our repentance. "Bring forth fruits meet for repentance."

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Love is the active, working principle in all true faith. It is its very soul, without which it is dead. "Faith works by love."

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