Quotemeal: Aug. 27th, 1956

Monday, August 27, 1956

"Prayer does not enable us to do a greater work for God. Prayer is a greater work for God."
— Thomas Chalmers

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Illustration of Thomas Chalmers — "Prayer does not enable us to do a greater work for God. Prayer is a greater work for God."

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