Do not suppose, dearest Sir, that I am so short-sighted as to destroy my life by English preaching, or any other preaching. St. Paul did much good by his preaching, but how much more by his writings.
Henry MartynAbout author
- Author's profession: Clergyman
- Nationality: english
- Born: February 18, 1781
- Died: October 16, 1812
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