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Christians You Should Know: John Newton

May 24, 2023
“And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in the land of Egypt, and the LORD thy God redeemed thee: therefore I command thee this thing to day.” (Deuteronomy...
A strong Christian, William Wilberforce was called the “conscience of his nation.” After his work to abolish the slave trade, he continued the fight to stop the evil of slavery. The Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 was passed in the House of Commons just two days before his death. It became law on August 28, 1833, one month after his death.

Christians You Should Know: William Wilberforce

April 19, 2023
"And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not." - Galatians 6:9 Listen to the story of William Wilberforce...