Quotemeal: May. 28th, 1959

Thursday, May 28, 1959

"From time immemorial men have quenched their thirst with water without knowing anything about its chemical constituents. In like manner we do not need to be instructed in all the mysteries of doctrine, but we do need to receive the Living Water which Jesus Christ will give us and which alone can satisfy our souls."
— Sadhu Sundar Singh

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Illustration of Sadhu Sundar Singh — "From time immemorial men have quenched their thirst with water without knowing anything about its chemical constituents. In like manner we do not need to be instructed in all the mysteries of doctrine, but we do need to receive the Living Water which Jesus Christ will give us and which alone can satisfy our souls."

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Quotemeal is a daily dose of Christian quotes to inspire and encourage.