Quote by Alexander Maclaren

The grace of God, says Luther, is like a flying summer shower. It has fallen upon more than one land, and passed on. Judea had it, and lies barren and dry. These Asiatic coasts had it, and flung it away.

The grace of God, says Luther, is like a flying summer showe

Summary

This quote suggests that the grace of God is a divine blessing that can be bestowed upon different regions or individuals. Luther compares it to a fleeting summer shower that can bring its rejuvenating effects to various places. The reference to Judea and the Asiatic coasts implies that these regions had experienced God's grace in the past but had either neglected or disregarded it, leaving them spiritually barren and dry. Overall, this quote highlights the transient and potentially lost nature of God's grace when not embraced or cherished.

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Grace

By Alexander Maclaren

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