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“Nothing is more generally known than the duties which belong to christianity; and yet, how amazing is it, nothing is less practised?”

Quote by George Whitefield

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George Whitefield
George Whitefield

George Whitefield, a renowned British preacher, was born on December 16, 1714, and died on September 30, 1770. Known for his passionate preaching style and his significant impact on the religious reform in America, Whitefield is often referred to as the 'Father of American Evangelicalism'. more

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