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It was his custom, too, as it has been that of many other pious Puritans, to fast -- not however, like them, in order to purify the body, and render it the fitter medium of celestial illumination -- but rigorously, and until his knees trembled beneath him, as an act of penance. To purify himself, is still necessary for the freedman of the spirit. And believe me, if I still value my life it is only because I still hope to meet such a divine creature, who will regenerate, purify, and elevate me. |
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