When I survey the wondrous cross
On which the prince of glory died,
My richest gain I count but loss,
And pour contempt on all my pride.

Isaac Watts

When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

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Salvation

Author

Isaac Watts

Source

When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

Medium

Hymn Song

Language

English

Time

1707 1700s 18th century

Occupation

Hymnwriter Clergyman Christian

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United Kingdom Europe

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Citation

Watts, Isaac. "Crucifixion to the World, by the Cross of Christ." Hymns and Spiritual Songs. 1707, I. 1.

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Isaac Newton

Opticks: or, A Treatise of the Reflexions, Refractions, Inflexions and Colours of Light

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Topic
Atomism Creation of the world God and creation

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Isaac Newton
Source
Opticks: or, A Treatise of the Reflexions, Refractions, Inflexions and Colours of Light
Medium
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Genre
Scientific literature
Language
English
Time
1704 1700s 18th century
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Newton, Isaac. Opticks: or, A Treatise of the Reflexions, Refractions, Inflexions and Colours of Light. London: Samuel Smith and Benjamin Walford, 1704, bk. 3, pt. 1, question 31.

Current Citation

Newton, Isaac. Opticks. Dover Publications, 2012, bk. 3, pt. 1, question 31.

Another quote about Salvation

You're born a sinner. By being born you are a sinner and you're going to hell. But you can just apologize and then you can go to heaven. No big deal. If you're a murderer—same thing, it's just apologize and go to heaven.

Sarah Silverman

We are Miracles

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Original sin Forgiveness Salvation Christianity
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Sarah Silverman
Source
We are Miracles
Medium
Comedy special
Genre
Comedy (stand up)
Language
English
Time
2013 2010s 21st century
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Citation

Silverman, Sarah. Sarah Silverman: We Are Miracles. HBO, 23 Nov. 2013.