Christian Quote by John Davenant

“If a civill and outward Peace is to be kept with so great desire betwixt all men, without doubt, the Spirituall and Ecclesiasticall Communion betwixt Christians, is to be procured and cherished with farre greater Endeavours.” quote by John Davenant — Download Open image

““If a civill and outward Peace is to be kept with so great desire betwixt all men, without doubt, the Spirituall and Ecclesiasticall Communion betwixt Christians, is to be procured and cherished with farre greater Endeavours.””

John Davenant

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