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Phillips Brooks (1835–1893) was an American Episcopal clergyman who served as rector of Trinity Church in Boston. He was best known for his sermons and preaching, which were earnest in tone and compelling in expression, and which carried considerable influence in American religious circles of his day. He also wrote the Christmas carol "O Little Town of Bethlehem," a widely circulated work that remains one of his best-known literary achievements. Two of his works are included in this collection: Addresses by the Right Reverend Phillips Brooks, a gathering of speeches, and Heart's-ease, a volume of essays. Both reflect his religious concerns and his plain, elegant prose style. Public information on his early life and education is limited, so it is not elaborated here. Overall, his writing takes faith as its central theme and combines a pastoral purpose with literary grace.

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