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Meaning
The quote says that spiritual experience is shaped by what a person expects from God. It also says that faith is what allows someone to see Jesus. In other words, trust comes before spiritual sight.
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Source
Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 12: 1866 (2017)
Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
Did They Really Say It?
The phrase appears in the book "Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 12: 1866 (2017)" by Charles Haddon Spurgeon (Google Books snippet); no earlier source was checked.
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About Charles Haddon Spurgeon
Victorian England’s most influential Baptist preacher, Charles Haddon Spurgeon is remembered for his towering sermons and pastoral wisdom. His writings on faith, perseverance, and spiritual discipline remain foundational to Christian thought.
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