Once in seven years I burn all my sermons; for it is a shame, if I cannot write better sermons now than I did seven years ago. (John Wesley)

Once in seven years I burn all my sermons; for it is a shame, if I cannot write better sermons now than I did seven years ago.

John Wesley

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