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“Reckon then that to acquire soul-winning power, you will have to go through mental torment and soul distress. You must go into the fire if you are going to pull others out of it, and you will have to dive into the floods if you are going to draw others out of the water. You cannot work a fire escape without feeling the scorch of the conflagration, nor man a lifeboat without being covered with the waves.”

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Charles Spurgeon
Charles Spurgeon

Charles Haddon Spurgeon, born on June 19, 1834, was a prominent Christian preacher from the United Kingdom. Known as the 'Preacher of London,' he was renowned for his passionate sermons and profound influence. Spurgeon's preaching drew thousands of listeners, and his writings had a widespread impact on the Christian world. more

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