Let us remember therefore this lesson: That to worship our God sincerely we must evermore begin by hearkening to His voice, and by giving ear to what He commands us. For if every man goes after his own way, we shall wander. We may well run, but we shall never be a whit nearer to the right way, but rather farther away from it.
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The will is not destroyed but rather repaired by grace.
Permalink to quote #20 A dog barks when his master is attacked. I would be a coward if I saw that God's Truth was attacked and yet would remain silent.
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