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That holy, humble, meek, modest, retiring Form, sometimes called the Spirit of Prayer, has been dragged from the closet, and so rudely handled by some of her professed friends, that she has not only lost all her wonted loveliness, but is now stalking the street, in some places, stark mad.

Asahel Nettleton

We may talk of the best means of doing good; but, after all, the greatest difficulty lies in doing it in a proper spirit. Speak- the truth in love, "in meekness instructing those that oppose themselves" — with the meekness and gentleness of Christ.

Asahel Nettleton

Asahel Nettleton

Asahel Nettleton

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Born: April 21, 1783

Died: May 16, 1844 (aged 61)

Bio: Asahel Nettleton was an American theologian and pastor from Connecticut who was highly influential during the Second Great Awakening.

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