Quotemeal: Feb. 16th, 1956

Thursday, February 16, 1956

"God usually answers our prayers so much more according to the measure of His own magnificence, than of our asking, that we do not recognize His benefits to be those for which we sought Him."
— Coventry Patmore

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Illustration of Coventry Patmore — "God usually answers our prayers so much more according to the measure of His own magnificence, than of our asking, that we do not recognize His benefits to be those for which we sought Him."

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