Quote#Wisdom
The cross is not only imposed upon the saints as their burden, but…
Quote byRichard Alleine · 1610–1681
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895), P. 171..
English (original)
The cross is not only imposed upon the saints as their burden, but bequeathed unto them as their legacy. It is given unto them as an honor and privilege.
— Richard Alleine
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