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Thought for the Day 24 January 2009

Categorised as Thought of the Day and published Saturday, January 24th, 2009
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Grace has vanquished nature; that is the whole history of the Saints. Salutary thought for those who are tempted to pride themselves in what they do, and what they are; wonderful news for those who sorrowfully recognise in their hearts the vast difference that exists between them and the Saints.

From the sermon ‘Men, not Angels, the Priests of the Gospel’ (1849) Click here for the full text (leaves site)