Thought for the Day 22 October 2009

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Categorised as Thought of the Day and published Thursday, October 22nd, 2009
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It is easy, indeed, for the ruling powers to make a decree, and set religion on high, and extend its range, and herald its name; but they cannot plant it, they can but impose it. The Church alone can plant the Church. The Church alone can found her sees, and inclose herself within walls. None but saintly men, mortified men, preachers of righteousness, and confessors for the truth, can create a home for the truth in any land.

From the sermon ‘The Gospel Palaces’ (1836) Click here for the full text (leaves site)