Quotemeal: Mar. 21st, 1956

Wednesday, March 21, 1956

"The test of a preacher is that his congregation goes away saying, not, "What a lovely sermon!" but, "I will do something!""
— Francis of Sales

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Illustration of Francis of Sales — "The test of a preacher is that his congregation goes away saying, not, "What a lovely sermon!" but, "I will do something!""

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Quotemeal is a daily dose of Christian quotes to inspire and encourage.