On the recordJanuary 1, 1790
They think, therefore, that those do not believe it who do not take care it should be preached to the poor.
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Edmund Burke
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gutenberg.orgEdmund Burke: “They think, therefore, that those do not believe it who do not take care it should be preached to the poor.”
Editor's note · Context
In 'Reflections on the Revolution in France,' Burke concludes that those who neglect to ensure the Gospel is preached to the poor demonstrate a lack of true belief in its mission.
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