There is no surer evidence of an unconverted state than to have the things of the world uppermost in our aim, love, and estimation. (Joseph Alleine)

There is no surer evidence of an unconverted state than to have the things of the world uppermost in our aim, love, and estimation.

Joseph Alleine

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