As the soul is infinitely better than the body, and life eternal than life present, so the food of the soul is far better than that of the body, and the saving of the spiritual life better than the preservation of the temporal life.
The place of faith is first in the understanding, but working downward on the will and affections it joins us to Christ. Faith is not only essential for union but also for all the benefits and fruits coming from that union, of which works are a part.