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A Book of Gems, or, Choice selections from the writings of Benjamin Franklin

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A curated anthology of sermons, debates, tracts, and miscellaneous religious writings arranged by subject and indexed for quick reference. Selections treat biblical authority, church order and practices (such as baptism and communion), pastoral responsibilities and preaching, moral exhortation, repentance and salvation, missionary effort, and reflections on life’s brevity. Short homiletic pieces blend doctrinal argument with practical counsel and urgent appeals for immediate personal and communal reform, offering guidance for Christian conduct and for those engaged in ministry or church renewal.


A
BOOK OF GEMS,

— OR —

Choice Selections

FROM THE WRITINGS OF

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN,

ARRANGED BY

J. A. HEADINGTON, 

— AND —

 JOSEPH FRANKLIN.


ST. LOUIS:

JOHN BURNS, Publisher.

1879.