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“The Puritans were accustomed to explain faith by the word 'recumbency.' It meant leaning upon a thing. Lean with all your weight upon Christ. It would be a better illustration still if I said, fall at full length, and lie on the Rock of Ages.” quote by Charles Spurgeon
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“The Puritans were accustomed to explain faith by the word 'recumbency.' It meant leaning upon a thing. Lean with all your weight upon Christ. It would be a better illustration still if I said, fall at full length, and lie on the Rock of Ages.”

Charles Spurgeon

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Faith is described as fully resting on Christ, like lying on a solid rock.

In simple terms: Rest fully on Christ.

Key Takeaway

Place total trust in spiritual foundation.

Themes

faith trust rest

Mood

reverent encouraging

Type

religious inspirational

When to use this quote

  • prayer
  • times times
  • church services
  • personal devotion

Key Concepts

Theology spiritual surrender

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance rest and action?
  • What does “leaning” mean to you?
A Different Perspective

Overreliance may ignore active faith.

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