"We lay it down as an elemental principle of religion, that no large growth in holiness was ever gained by one who did not take time to be often and long alone with God. No otherwise can the great central idea of God enter into a man's life, and dwell there supreme."
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Austin Phelps
Austin Phelps (January 7, 1820 β October 13, 1890), was an American Congregational minister and educator.
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