Quotemeal: Sep. 23rd, 1949

Friday, September 23, 1949

"Let's not drag God's standard of truth down to our level of performance."
— Morris Vendon

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Illustration of Morris Vendon — "Let's not drag God's standard of truth down to our level of performance."

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