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John Morley: “I rejoice to think in community of faith among bodies externally separated, so far as it extends, and it extends very…”

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I rejoice to think in community of faith among bodies externally separated, so far as it extends, and it extends very far; most of all with ancient churches of the greatest extent and the firmest organisation.
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John Morley

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Morley discusses the importance of shared faith among different Christian denominations, emphasizing unity despite separation.

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