Quotation by

Robert South

God expects from men something more than at such times, and that it were much to be wished for the credit of their religion as well as the satisfaction of their conscience that their Easter devotions would in some measure come up to their Easter dress.

Robert South

Easter

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Robert South is saying that God wants people to show deeper devotion and sincerity during Easter, not just outward appearances. He wishes that the way people practice their faith would match the care they put into dressing up for the holiday.

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