The love I bear Christ is but a faint and feeble spark, but it is an emanation from himself: He kindled it and he keeps it alive; and because it is his work, I trust many waters shall not quench it.
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The Christian ministry is the worst of all trades, but the best of all professions.
Permalink to quote #14 This is faith: a renouncing of everything we are apt to call our own and relying wholly upon the blood, righteousness and intercession of Jesus.
Permalink to quote #16 So dress and conduct yourself so that people who have been in your company will not recall what you had on.
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