Quotemeal: Jul. 26th, 1962

Thursday, July 26, 1962

"'Twas an unhappy Division that has been made between Faith and Works; though in my Intellect I may divide them, just as in the Candle I know there is both Light and Heat. But yet, put out the Candle, and they are both gone."
— John Selden

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Illustration of John Selden — "'Twas an unhappy Division that has been made between Faith and Works; though in my Intellect I may divide them, just as in the Candle I know there is both Light and Heat. But yet, put out the Candle, and they are both gone."

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