“Since much wealth too often proves a snare and an incumbrance in the Christian's race, let him lighten the weight by 'dispersing abroad and giving to the poor'; whereby he will both soften the pilgrimage of his fellow travelers, and speed his own way the faster.”
Quote by Augustus Toplady
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Augustus Toplady
Augustus Toplady, born on November 4, 1740, and died on August 11, 1778, was an English writer known for his religious poetry. His works are characterized by their depth of religious faith and emotional expression. more
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