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Brethren, léife is passing; youth goes, strength decays. But duty performed, work done for God — this abides forever, this alone is imperishable.

— Richard Fuller

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Any pleasure which takes and keeps the heart from God is sinful, and unless forsaken, will be fatal to the soul.

Christians are called saints, for their holiness; believers, for their faith; brethern, for their love; disciples, for their knowledge.

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Men and brethren, a simple trust in God is the most essential ingredient in moral sublimity of character.

Count not that thou hast lived that day, in which thou hast not lived with God.

Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895)

O, for a living faith in a living Redeemer!

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