Blessedness Quote by Jonathan Edwards
“Christ is like a river in another respect. A river is continually flowing, there are fresh supplies of water coming from the fountain-head continually, so that a man may live by it, and be supplied with water all his life. So Christ is an ever-flowing fountain; he is continually supplying his people, and the fountain is not spent. They who live upon Christ, may have fresh supplies from him to all eternity; they may have an increase of blessedness that is new, and new still, and which never will come to an end.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The River of Christ, 1740
Christ provides continual spiritual nourishment like an endless, fresh river that never runs dry.
In simple terms: Christ is an ever‑flowing source of spiritual life.
Key Takeaway
Rely on Christ’s constant supply.
Themes
spirituality
faith
eternal life
renewal
abundance
Mood
reverent
hopeful
Type
inspirational
theological
When to use this quote
- daily prayer
- scripture reading
- church fellowship
- personal meditation
Key Concepts
theology
metaphor
sacrament
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this metaphor shape your daily faith?
- In what ways can you experience fresh spiritual growth?
A Different Perspective
Relying solely on Christ may neglect personal responsibility.
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