“The divine glory is an object only worthy of attention; and to display his holy character, was the design of God in creation; as there was no other beings existing antecedent thereto, to attract the mind of Jehovah; and we are sure that God is pursuing the same thing still, and always will.”
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Lemuel Haynes
Lemuel Haynes was an American clergyman and soldier, born on July 18, 1753, and died on September 28, 1833. He is recognized as one of the first African-American ordained ministers in the United States and for his service during the Revolutionary War. more
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