The Bible is like a wide and beautiful landscape seen afar … - Thomas Chalmers

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The Bible is like a wide and beautiful landscape seen afar off, dim and confused; but a good telescope will bring it near, and spread out all its rocks and trees and flowers and v__ulant fields and winding rivers at one's very feet. That telescope is the Spirit's teaching.

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Thomas Chalmers (17 March 1780 – 31 May 1847) was a Scottish minister, professor of theology, political economist, and a leader of both the Church of Scotland and of the Free Church of Scotland.

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Alternative Names: Reverend Dr. Thomas Chalmers • Dr. Thomas Chalmers

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