As a gold ring, wherein is set a precious stone, is said to be of great value, for the stone that is in it; so the worth of faith lies wholly in its relation to the pearl of great price, our Lord Jesus Christ, and his everlasting righteousness: or, as the window may be said to enlighten, because it transmits the light which is without, and proceeds from another body; or as the cup feeds by the wine which it contains; so it is with faith, it is nothing but a receiver; it receives the atonement, it receives the gift of righteousness, receives the Spirit of grace, receives remission of sins; but gives none of them out of its own hand.

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