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Quote by David Brainerd
As the most extravagant errors were received among the established

As the most extravagant errors were received among the established articles of their faith, so the most infamous vices obtained in their practice, and were indulged not only with impunity, but authorized by the sanction of their laws. – David Brainerd

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The all-seeing eye of God beheld our deplorable state infinite pity touched the heart of the Father of mercies and infinite wisdom laid the plan of our recovery. – David Brainerd

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Ardent love or desire introduced, as passionately longing to please and glorify the Divine Being, to be in every respect conformed to him, and in that way to enjoy him. – David Brainerd

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All is amiss. Love is dying, faiths defying, hearts denying. – Richard Barnfield

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Moderation is part of faith, so those who accuse Muslim schools of fostering fanaticism should learn a bit more about Islam. – Cat Stevens

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Democrats are people who raise your taxes and spend your money on weird stuff. They steal your guns, and they spit on your faith. – Grover Norquist

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Faith and doubt both are needed – not as antagonists, but working side by side to take us around the unknown curve. – Lillian Smith

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When anything goes digital, let alone something as immaterial as a book, there is a tendency to see it as just in the air to be taken, and to lose the sense that somebody once made it. – Graham Swift

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Who among us has never looked up into the heavens on a starlit night, lost in wonder at the vastness of space and the beauty of the stars? – Jeb Bush

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