Quotemeal: Aug. 2nd, 1956

Thursday, August 2, 1956

"Let us learn more about the power of temptation in order to avoid it."
— John Owen

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Illustration of John Owen — "Let us learn more about the power of temptation in order to avoid it."

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