True virtue never appears so lovely, as when it is most oppressed; and the divine excellency of real Christianity, is never exhibited with such advantage, as when under the greatest trials: then it is that true faith appears much more precious than gold! And upon this account is found to praise, and honour, and glory.
~Jonathan Edwards~
The Works of Jonathan Edwards Vol. 1 – The Religious Affections (Peabody, MA; Hendrickson Publishers, Inc; 2007) p. 236
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