says: probitas in re, non in collatione; and Calvin writes: ea demum est vera laus, non quam aliis detrahendo nobis conciliamus, sed quam habemus sine comparatione. “The other” does not in any way enter as an element into that experience which concerns himself alone; for his own numerous imperfections, which pressing upon his notice and filling him with profound regrets, prevent him from judging his neighbour or exulting over him. Humility and thankfulness ever characterize this glorying in reference
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