Every sermon must have a solid rest in Scripture, and the pointedness which comes of a clear subject, … - Phillips Brooks

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We are not what other people say we are. We are who we know ourselves to be, and we are what we love. That's okay.

Phillips Brooks

Every sermon must have a solid rest in Scripture, and the pointedness which comes of a clear subject, and the conviction which belongs to well-thought argument, and the warmth that proceeds from earnest appeal.

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Where charity stands watching and faith holds wide the door the dark night wakes - the glory breaks, Christmas comes once more.

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Be patient and understanding. Life is too short to be vengeful or malicious.

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We may say that on the first Good Friday afternoon was completed that great act by which light conquered darkness and goodness conquered sin. That is the wonder of our Saviour's crucifixion.

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No one who has come to true greatness has not felt in some degree that his life belongs to the people, and what God has given them he gives it for mankind.

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