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“He who tears down the cross, what is there left to lift him to heaven? The church claiming to be a Christian church is false to the title, if she make the cross of Christ of none effect.”

Quote by Herrick Johnson

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Herrick Johnson

Herrick Johnson, an outstanding American author, was born on September 21, 1832, and passed away on November 20, 1913. His works are renowned for their profound thoughts and unique literary style. more

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Book:Christianity's Challenge and Some Phases of Christianity Submitted for Candid Consideration

Source: Christianity's Challenge and Some Phases of Christianity Submitted for Candid Consideration

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Book:Let There Be Sculpture

Source: Let There Be Sculpture

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“Private Perkins is a funny little codger.”

Author:George Henry Powell

“Every humane and patriotic heart must grieve to see a bloody and causeless rebellion, costing thousands of human lives and millions of treasure. But as it was predetermined and inevitable, it was long enough delayed. Now is the appropriate time to solve the greatest problem ever submitted to civilized man.”

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Book:All You Know is Facts

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“The cold blast at the casement beats;The window-panes are white;The snow whirls through the empty streets;It is a dreary night!”

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Book:Songs of the sea, with other poems

Source: Songs of the sea, with other poems