Quote#God & Faith
As the blood of Christ is the fountain of all merit, so the Spirit is…
Quote byJohn Flavel · 1627–1691
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895), P. 319..
English (original)
As the blood of Christ is the fountain of all merit, so the Spirit is the fountain of all spiritual life; and until He quickens us, imparts the principle of divine life to our souls, we can put forth no vital act of faith to lay hold upon Jesus Christ.
— John Flavel
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