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November 1, 2012

Think it not strange, then, pilgrim, neither faint, Much less indulge in murmuring and complaint, If what you meet with in your heavenly road Is hard to bear; since all is planned by God, His child to train in wisdom’s holy ways, And form a chosen vessel for His praise...Read more

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