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“The Christian is not superficial in any sense, but is fundamentally serious and fundamentally happy. You see, the joy of the Christian is a holy joy; the happiness of the Christian is a serious happiness. ... it is a solemn joy, it is a holy joy, it is a serious happiness; so that, though he is grave and sober-minded and serious, he is never cold and prohibitive.”

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Martyn Lloyd-Jones

Martyn Lloyd-Jones, born on December 20, 1899, and died on March 1, 1981, was a prominent British evangelical minister, theologian, and author of the 20th century. Known for his profound theological insights and exceptional preaching skills, he had a significant impact on the development of evangelical theology. more

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