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“Every Christian is born great because he is born for heaven.”

Quote by Jean Baptiste Massillon

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This book compiles various sermons, offering insights and teachings on spiritual matters, ethics, and religious beliefs. The sermons are likely to cover a range of topics pertinent to the faith or denomination of the speaker. more

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Jean Baptiste Massillon

Jean Baptiste Massillon was a French theologian and writer, active in the early 18th century. He was known for his sermons and literary works, which were influential in the French church. more

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