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The grand object on which faith fixes, is the glory of Christ, and not the happy condition we are in as interested in him. The latter doubtless affords great consolation, and the more we discover of his excellence, the more ardent shall we be after an interest in him, and the more disconsolate while it continues a matter of doubt. But if we be only concerned for our own security, our faith is vain, and we are yet in our sins.

Andrew Fuller — The Gospel Worthy of All Acceptation, Part I (on the nature of saving faith)

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