Quote by Samuel Rutherford, Letters , V.

We never with our eyes saw our own soul; yet we have a soul. We see many rivers, but we know not their first spring and original fountain; yet they have a beginning. ...When ye are come to the other side...set down your foot on the shore of glorious eternity, and look back again to the waters and to your wearisome journey, and shall see, in that clear glass of endless glory, nearer to the bottom of God's wisdom, ye shall then be forced to say, 'If God had done otherwise with me than He hath done, I had never come to the enjoying of this crown of glory.' It is your part now to believe, and suffer, and hope, and wait on...

We never with our eyes saw our own soul; yet we have a soul.

Summary

This quote emphasizes the existence of the soul and the mystery of its origins. The comparison is drawn between the unseen soul and the visible rivers which have a starting point but remain hidden. It encourages readers to have faith, endure hardships, maintain hope, and patiently wait for the ultimate reward in eternity. It suggests that when we reach the end of our earthly journey, we will gain a clearer understanding of God's divine plan and appreciate the path we have taken, realizing that it has led us to the fulfillment of our ultimate purpose.

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By Samuel Rutherford, Letters , V.

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