God knows we have nothing of ourselves, therefore in the covenant of g…

Richard Sibbes
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God knows we have nothing of ourselves, therefore in the covenant of grace he requires no more than he gives, but gives what he requires, and accepts what he gives. ✨ Richard Sibbes, Rev Terry Kulakowski, Editor THE BRUISED REED, Lulu.com
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God knows we have nothing of ourselves, therefore in the covenant of grace he requires no more than he gives, but gives what he requires, and accepts what he gives. ✨ Richard Sibbes, Rev Terry Kulakowski, Editor THE BRUISED REED, Lulu.com

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