Of course the case of the Christian Church planted among the nations must differ, in various ways, from that of any sect forming in connection with religious awakening in a territory of professing Christianity.
Robert RainyAbout author
- Author's profession: Clergyman
- Nationality: scottish
- Born: January 1, 1826
- Died: December 22, 1906
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