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“We know the past and its great events, the present in its multitudinous complications, chiefly through faith in the testimony of others.”

Quote by Matthew Simpson

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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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Matthew Simpson

Matthew Simpson was a renowned British biographer born on June 21, 1811, and died on June 18, 1884. His works are known for their in-depth research and vivid narrative, which have had a profound impact on biographical literature. more

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