“Selfishness is the root and source of all natural and moral evils.”
Quote by Nathanael Emmons
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The Works of Nathanael Emmons, D.D., Third Pastor of the Church in Franklin, Mass: With a Memoir of His Life
This volume includes a comprehensive collection of sermons and theological works by Nathanael Emmons, a prominent figure in the early American church. It also features a memoir that provides insight into his life and pastoral work. more
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