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Good Cheer for a Year: Selections

This book is a curated compilation of uplifting and heartwarming selections that span the calendar year, providing readers with a diverse range of content to reflect upon and enjoy throughout the different seasons. more

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Phillips Brooks
Phillips Brooks

Phillips Brooks was an American clergyman, writer, and theologian, born on December 13, 1835, and died on January 23, 1893. He is known for his profound understanding of Christian faith and his contributions to religious literature. more

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