Passion for Praise: 'Because You Are Near'

Wednesday, July 24, 1957

We thank you, O God! We give thanks because you are near. People everywhere tell of your wonderful deeds.
— Psalm 75:1

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Illustration of Psalm 75:1 — We thank you, O God! We give thanks because you are near. People everywhere tell of your wonderful deeds.

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Passion for Praise is a daily devotional consisting of a passage of Scripture that emphasizes praise to our God.

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