Gardiner Spring, p. 507.
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The true penitent sees that he has broken God's holy law, and resisted the claims of his rightful Sovereign. The thought that most deeply affects him is, that he has sinned against Gvd. In comparison with this, his other crimes vanish to nothing. The language of his heart is, " Against Thee, Thee only have I sinned."
— Gardiner Spring on Repentance
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This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "The true penitent sees that he has broken God's holy law, and resisted the claims of his rightful Sovereign. The thought that most deeply affects him is, that he has sinned against Gvd. In comparison with this, his other crimes vanish to nothing. The language of his heart is, " Against Thee, Thee only have I sinned."" in the context of "Gardiner Spring, p. 507." to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Repentance" (Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895): Quotes reported in Josiah Hotchkiss Gilbert, Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895).)
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About Gardiner Spring
Gardiner Spring (February 24, 1785 – August 18, 1873) was an American minister and religious author.
About Gardiner Spring
Gardiner Spring (February 24, 1785 – August 18, 1873) was an American minister and religious author.
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