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Richard Cecil, born on November 8, 1748, and died on August 15, 1810, was a prominent British clergyman who had a profound impact on religion and society during his time. He served in several significant roles within the Church of England, including the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Bishop of London.

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“The religion of a sinner stands on two pillars; namely, what Christ did for us in the flesh, and what he performs in us by his Spirit. Most errors arise from an attempt to separate these two.”

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Book:Memoirs of the Rev. John Newton ...: with general remarks on his life, connections, and character

Source: Memoirs of the Rev. John Newton ...: with general remarks on his life, connections, and character

“When a founder has cast a bell he does not presently fix it in the steeple, but tries it with his hammer, and beats it on every side to see if there be any flaw in it. So Christ doth not presently after he hath converted a man, convey him to heaven; but suffers him first to be beaten upon by many temptations and then exalts him to his crown.”

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“The man who labors to please his neighbor for his good to edification has the mind that was in Christ. It is a sinner trying to help a sinner. Even a feeble, but kind and tender man, will effect more than a genius, who is rough and artificial.”

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Author:Richard Cecil