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“It is astonishing that any man can forbear enquiring seriously whether there is a God; whether God is just; whether this life is the only state of existence.”

Quote by Samuel Johnson

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This book compiles various sermons, offering insights and teachings on spiritual matters, ethics, and religious beliefs. The sermons are likely to cover a range of topics pertinent to the faith or denomination of the speaker. more

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Samuel Johnson was an English writer, poet, and lexicographer, renowned for his comprehensive English dictionary, 'A Dictionary of the English Language', published in 1755. His distinctive writing style and wit have cemented his place as a significant figure in the history of English literature. more

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