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“The strong argument for the truth of Christianity is the true Christian; the man filled with the spirit of Christ. The proof of Christ’s resurrection is a living church, which itself is walking in a new life, and drawing life from him who hath overcome death. Before such arguments, ancient Rome herself, the mightiest empire of the world, and the most hostile to Christianity, could not stand.”

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— September, 1879 —