Faith, whereby especially Christ rules, sets the soul so high that it …

Richard Sibbes
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Faith, whereby especially Christ rules, sets the soul so high that it looks down on all other things as far below, as having represented to it, by the Spirit of Christ, riches, honor, beauty and pleasures of a higher nature. ✨ Richard Sibbes (2015). Complete Works of Richard Sibbes: (7 Volume Set), p.106, Titus Books
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