The face of the Son of God, who, instead of accepting the sacrifice of…

George MacDonald
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The face of the Son of God, who, instead of accepting the sacrifice of one of his creatures to satisfy his justice or support his dignity, gave himself utterly unto them, and therein to the Father by doing his lovely will; who suffered unto the death, not that men might not suffer, but that their suffering might be like his, and lead them up to his perfection. ✨ Epea Aptera: Unspoken Sermons.
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