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Smooth stones taken from ancient brooks, by C.H. Spurgeon, a collection of sayings from the works of T. Brooks

This book is a curated collection of insightful sayings and thoughts from the writings of T. Brooks, curated and presented by C.H. Spurgeon. more

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Thomas Brooks
Thomas Brooks

Thomas Brooks (1608-1680) was a prominent English author known for his religious and philosophical writings. His works held a significant place in 17th-century English literature and have had a profound impact on later generations. more

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