Quotemeal: Apr. 14th, 1955

Thursday, April 14, 1955

"Whoever strives to withdraw from obedience, withdraws from grace."
— Thomas à Kempis

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"We read not that Christ ever exercised force but once; and that was to drive profane ones out of his Temple, not to force them in."
John Milton

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Illustration of Thomas à Kempis — "Whoever strives to withdraw from obedience, withdraws from grace."

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