But the more we search the Scriptures, the more we perceive, in this doctrine, the fundamental truth of the gospel - that truth which gives to redemption its character, and to all other truths their real power.
John Nelson DarbyAbout author
- Author's profession: Clergyman
- Nationality: english
- Born: November 18, 1800
- Died: April 29, 1882
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