Certainly faith does for us what nothing else can do; it gives us joy and peace, and causes us to enter into rest. Why do men attempt to gain salvation by other means? An old preacher says, “A silly servant who is told to open a door, puts his shoulder against it and pushes with all his might; but the door stirs not, and he cannot enter, whatever strength he uses. Another comes with a key, easily unlocks the door, and enters immediately. Those who would be saved by works are pushing at heaven’s gate without result, but faith is the key which opens the gate at once.” Will you not use that key?
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