Quotemeal: Sep. 12th, 1950

Tuesday, September 12, 1950

"If I slip into the place that can be filled by Christ alone, making myself the first necessity to a soul instead of leading it to fasten upon Him, then I know nothing of Calvary love."
— Amy Carmichael

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Illustration of Amy Carmichael — "If I slip into the place that can be filled by Christ alone, making myself the first necessity to a soul instead of leading it to fasten upon Him, then I know nothing of Calvary love."

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