There is none that can boast of this faith—that he is saved of himself; for it is the gift of God. (Eph. 2.) All who receive faith from God, receive, as it were, a tree full of all manner of suitable fruit. Happy they who receive this gift of God, for it is more precious than silver or gold, or gems—it is incomparable. He that obtains it, obtains Christ Jesus, forgiveness of sins, a new mind, and eternal life. True faith, which is acceptable to God, is not dead. It brings forth fruit, and so manifests its nature. It is even fruitful in charity, it works and wills righteousness; it mortifies the flesh; it crucifies lust and sinful desires; it rejoices in the cross of Christ; is renewed and regenerated; it quickeneth, it makes holy and joyful in Christ Jesus.

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