If the unhappy resemblance of each generation of men to the preceding, too clearly proves that we inherit a fallen nature from our parents according to the flesh, the resemblance of Christians to the Holy Spirit affords evidence that they are born of that Spirit. While the brood of the vulture snuffs up blood, the young dove is gentle like the parent bird; so he who had given melancholy proofs that he descended from sinners, has proved as clearly, that he had been born again of the Holy Spirit, by becoming spiritual and holy. If it were not supported by facts, the doctrine of regeneration might be doubtful; but if the change and its author are invisible as the wind, the effects are as visible and as mighty.

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