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“The torments of hell abide for ever.... If all the earth and sea were sand, and every thousandth year a bird should come, and take away one grain of this sand, it would be a long time ere that vast heap of sand were emptied; yet, if after all that time the damned may come out of hell, there were some hope; but this word EVER breaks the heart.”

Quote by Thomas Watson

Book:A Body of Practical Divinity Consisting of Above One Hundred and Seventy-six Sermons on the Shorter Catechism Composed by the Reverend Assembly of Divines at Westminster: With a Supplement of Some Sermons on Several Texts of Scripture Together with the Art of Divine Contentment ; to which is Added, Christ's Various Fulness

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A Body of Practical Divinity Consisting of Above One Hundred and Seventy-six Sermons on the Shorter Catechism Composed by the Reverend Assembly of Divines at Westminster: With a Supplement of Some Sermons on Several Texts of Scripture Together with the Art of Divine Contentment ; to which is Added, Christ's Various Fulness

This book is a compilation of sermons that delve into the Shorter Catechism, offering interpretations and discussions on several scriptural passages. It also includes a supplement with additional sermons and explores the theme of divine contentment. The work is attributed to the Reverend Assembly of Divines at Westminster. more

Author

Thomas Watson (1620-1686), a renowned British author, is known for his profound humanistic concerns and unique literary style, which has had a profound impact on British literature. more

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