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“Fear is that passion which hath the greatest power over us, and by which God and His laws take the surest hold of us.”

Quote by John Tillotson

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The works of the most reverend Dr. John Tillotson, late Lord Archbishop of Canterbury: containing fifty four sermons and discourses on several occasions. Together with The Rule of Faith. Being all that were published by His Grace himself and now collected into one volume, to which is added an alphabetical table of the principle matter

The book is a collection of sermons and religious discourses by Dr. John Tillotson, the former Archbishop of Canterbury. It encompasses fifty-four of his published works and his treatise 'The Rule of Faith'. The volume is comprehensive, containing all the writings published by Dr. Tillotson himself. Additionally, it features an alphabetical table that allows readers to quickly locate specific content. more

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John Tillotson
John Tillotson

John Tillotson was a prominent religious leader in England, serving as the Archbishop of Canterbury. He lived during the 17th century and passed away on November 22, 1694. Tillotson is known for his theological writings and contributions to the church. more

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