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“When the congregation becomes the norm by which sermons are measured, a minister has put a mortgage on his soul.”

Quote by Ralph Washington Sockman

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Ralph Washington Sockman

Ralph Washington Sockman was an American writer born on October 1, 1889, and passed away on August 29, 1970. Known for his works on religious and moral themes, his writings were highly appreciated by readers. more

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