And this is the mission of the church - not civilization, but salvation - not better laws, purer legislation, social elevation, human equality, and liberty, but FIRST, the " kingdom of God and His righteousness;" regenerated hearts, and all other things will follow. (Abbott Eliot Kittredge)

And this is the mission of the church - not civilization, but salvation - not better laws, purer legislation, social elevation, human equality, and liberty, but FIRST, the " kingdom of God and His righteousness;" regenerated hearts, and all other things will follow.

Abbott Eliot Kittredge

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