“If moral precepts alone could have reformed mankind, the mission of the Son of God into all the world would have been unnecessary. The perfect morality of the gospel rests upon the doctrine which, though often controverted has never been refuted: I mean the vicarious life and death of the Son of God.”
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Benjamin Rush
Benjamin Rush (December 24, 1745 - April 19, 1813) was an influential figure in the American Revolution, serving as a physician, politician, and educator. In 1797, appointed by President Adams, he became the treasurer of the U.S. Mint, a position he held until 1802. more
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