Quotemeal: Jul. 30th, 1948

Friday, July 30, 1948

"Jesus the very thought of Thee|With sweetness fills my breast;|But sweeter far Thy face to see|And in Thy presence rest."
— Bernard of Clairvaux

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Illustration of Bernard of Clairvaux — "Jesus the very thought of Thee|With sweetness fills my breast;|But sweeter far Thy face to see|And in Thy presence rest."

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