On the recordJanuary 1, 1790
They have been taught that the circumstance of the Gospel's being preached to the poor was one of the great tests of its true mission.
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Edmund Burke
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Editor's note · Context
In 'Reflections on the Revolution in France,' Burke notes that English leaders are taught that the Gospel's outreach to the poor serves as a primary indicator of its authentic mission.
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