Quotations

'With the pure thou wilt show thyself pure; and with the froward thou wilt show thyself froward' (Psalm 18, 26).

'The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes' (Psalm 19, 8).

'The commandments concerning purification of the heart are all things in general and particular of Divine order; so far as man lives in those commandments, he lives in Divine order . . .' (Swedenborg A.C. 2634).

'Cleanse me, O cleanse me
   From every stain;
Near me, O near me
   Ever remain
Jesus, my Saviour,
   Never depart,
Make Thy pure temple
   Here in my heart'.
       (New Church Hymn Book)