Quotemeal: Feb. 5th, 2004

Thursday, February 5, 2004

"Keep yourself as a pilgrim and a stranger here in this world, as one to whom the world's business counts but little. Keep your heart free, and always lift it up to God."
— Thomas à Kempis

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Illustration of Thomas à Kempis — "Keep yourself as a pilgrim and a stranger here in this world, as one to whom the world's business counts but little.  Keep your heart free, and always lift it up to God."

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