Quotemeal: Apr. 22nd, 1954

Thursday, April 22, 1954

"Oh forgive us Lord, for so often we seek the things in your hand rather than the things of your heart."
— Author Unknown

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Illustration of Author Unknown — "Oh forgive us Lord, for so often we seek the things in your hand rather than the things of your heart."

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