A tendency could not but arise to reconcile with Christian profession a good many modes of life, enjoyments, occupations, social actions and customs, from which the first Christians had recoiled.
Robert RainyAbout author
- Author's profession: Clergyman
- Nationality: scottish
- Born: January 1, 1826
- Died: December 22, 1906
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