Quote#God & Faith
The Church is indeed, in its real Intent
Quote byJohn Byrom · 1692–1763
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: A Paraphrase on the Prayer used in The Church Liturgy for All Sorts and Conditions Of Men, X & XI.
English (original)
The Church is indeed, in its real Intent, An Assembly where Nothing but Friendship is meant; And the utter Extinction of Foeship and Wrath By the Working of Love in the Strength of its Faith.
— John Byrom
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