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“It is the grandeur of Christ's character which constitutes the chief power of His ministry, not His miracles or teachings apart from His character. The greatest triumph of the Gospel is Christ Himself--a human body become the organ of the Divine nature, and revealing, under the conditions of an earthly life, the glory of God.”

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Horace Bushnell

Horace Bushnell was an American religious leader and theologian, born on April 14, 1802, and died on February 17, 1876. He had a profound impact on the fields of religion and theology, particularly in the areas of Christian ethics and religious education. more

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