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¶ 2092

There are two kinds of Presumption. Either man presumes upon his own capacities, (hoping to be able to save himself without Help from on high), or he presumes upon God's almighty power or his Mercy (hoping to obtain his Forgiveness without Conversion and Glory without merit).

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