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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.”

Quote by Richard Cecil

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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. more

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Book:The works of the Rev. Richard Cecil ... with a memoir of his life: Arranged and rev., with a view of the author's character

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Book:The Works of Richard Cecil: With a Memoir of His Life

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“Regeneration is God's disposing the heart to Himself; conversion is the actual turning of the heart to God.”

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Book:Remains of the Rev. Richard Cecil ... With a view of his character, by the Rev. Josiah Pratt ... To which is prefixed a memoir of his life signed: J. Cecil . Tenth edition

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