Heavenly Doctrine (Tafel) n. 242

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242. The Church is said to be where the Lord is acknowledged, and where the Word exists; for the essentials of the Church are love to the Lord and faith in Him, both derived from Him; and the Word teaches how a man ought to live in order that he may receive love and faith from the Lord.


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