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I have to confess that there have been some times when I was less than glad to be a minister, and some Sundays still whe
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"I have to confess that there have been some times when I was less than glad to be a minister, and some Sundays still when I tremble under the weight of trying to speak a word for God"

- James Green Somerville

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This quote by James Green Somerville talks with the difficulty of being a priest. It is a challenging task, and one that requires a good deal of duty. The quote recommends that there have been times when the minister has actually not been happy with their function, which there are still Sundays when they really feel bewildered by the task of talking in behalf of God. This quote speaks with the problem of being a preacher, and also the weight of responsibility that features it. It is a suggestion that being a minister is not constantly very easy, and that it can be a complicated job. It is a pointer to be simple as well as to keep in mind that we are all human, and that we all make errors. It is a reminder to be kind to ourselves as well as to bear in mind that we are all doing our best.

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