Quotemeal: Jun. 18th, 1947

Wednesday, June 18, 1947

"The desire for unity has haunted me all my life through; I have never been able to substitute any desire for that, or to accept any of the different schemes for satisfaction of that men have desired."
— F. D. Maurice

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Illustration of F. D. Maurice — "The desire for unity has haunted me all my life through; I have never been able to substitute any desire for that, or to accept any of the different schemes for satisfaction of that men have desired."

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Quotemeal is a daily dose of Christian quotes to inspire and encourage.