Phillips Brooks

Phillips Brooks
Phillips Brooks (1835–1893) was an American Episcopal clergyman and author, best known for his eloquent sermons and religious writings. He is most famous for penning the Christmas carol "O Little Town of Bethlehem" in 1868. Brooks served as rector of Trinity Church in Boston and later became the Bishop of Massachusetts. Among his notable works are "Lectures on Preaching" and "Sermons," which showcase his influential theological views and mastery of the English language.

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I. THE BEAUTY OF A LIFE OF SERVICE. I should like to read to you again the words of Jesus from the 8th chapter of the Gospel of St. John:— "Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on Him, if ye continue in My word, then are ye My disciples indeed; and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. They answered him, We be Abraham's seed, and were never in bondage to any... more...

Happiness is perfectlyhollow unless there is ameaning behind it, unless ittells of intention somewhere,unless it means love. "Eat anddrink and be merry" is notthe end of it all. Whoever, by a Christian word he speaks or bya Christian life he lives, brings a new soul to seethe perfect life and take the perfect grace, haspoured out of his full hands a blessing on hisbrother that leaves utterly out... more...