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A truly christian love, either to god or men, is a humble broken-hearted love. the desires of the saints, however earnest, are humble desires. their hope is a humble hope; and their joy, even when it is unspeakable and full of glory, is a humble broken-hearted joy, and leaves the christian more poor in spirit, and more like a little child, and more disposed to a universal lowliness of behaviour.
-Jonathan Edwards
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A Truly Christian Love, Either To God

Jonathan Edwards
A truly christian love, either to god or men, is a humble broken-hearted love. the desires of the saints, however earnest, are humble desires. their hope is a humble hope; and their joy, even when it is unspeakable and full of glory, is a humble broken-hearted joy, and leaves the christian more poor in spirit, and more like a little child, and more disposed to a universal lowliness of behaviour.
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