The essential difference between that knowledge which is, and that which is not conclusive evidence of Christian character, lies in this: the object … - Gardiner Spring

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The essential difference between that knowledge which is, and that which is not conclusive evidence of Christian character, lies in this: the object of the one is the agreement of the several parts of a theological proposition; the object of the other is moral beauty, the intrinsic loveliness of God and Divine things. The sinner sees and hates; the saint sees and loves.