Protestantism has the method of Jesus with His secret too much left out of mind; Catholicism has His secret with His method too much left out of mind; neither has His unerring balance, His intuition, His sweet reasonableness. But both have hold of a great truth, and get from it a great power.

Summary

This quote suggests that while Protestantism and Catholicism both possess valuable aspects of Christianity, they also overlook certain essential elements of Jesus' teachings. Protestantism is criticized for neglecting Jesus' mystical and spiritual side, focusing more on his practical teachings. On the other hand, Catholicism is criticized for placing too much emphasis on rituals and methods, often disregarding the simplicity and reasonableness with which Jesus approached life. Despite these shortcomings, both branches of Christianity derive strength and influence from their understanding of a greater truth within Jesus' message.

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