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There are two sorts of hypocrites: ones that are deceived with their outward morality and external religion; and the others are those that are deceived with false discoveries and elevation; which often cry down works, and men's own righteousness, and.

- Jonathan Edwards

Other quotes by Jonathan Edwards

Friendship Desire God Being

Sincere friendship towards God, in all who believe him to be properly an intelligent, willing being, does most apparently, directly, and strongly incline to prayer; and it no less disposes the heart strongly to desire to have our infinitely glorious.

- Jonathan Edwards

Content Travel

The way to Heaven is ascending; we must be content to travel uphill, though it be hard and tiresome, and contrary to the natural bias of our flesh.

- Jonathan Edwards

Faith Life

Prayer is as natural an expression of faith as breathing is of life.

- Jonathan Edwards

God

To go to heaven, fully to enjoy God, is infinitely better than the most pleasant accommodations here.

- Jonathan Edwards

Glory

Grace is but glory begun, and glory is but grace perfected.

- Jonathan Edwards

Mind Music

The best, most beautiful, and most perfect way that we have of expressing a sweet concord of mind to each other is by music.

- Jonathan Edwards

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