Ability Quote by Edward McKendree Bounds

“God's willingness to answer our prayers exceeds our willingness to give good and necessary things to our children, just as far as God's ability, goodness and perfection exceed our infirmities and evil.” quote by Edward McKendree Bounds — Download Open image

“God's willingness to answer our prayers exceeds our willingness to give good and necessary things to our children, just as far as God's ability, goodness and perfection exceed our infirmities and evil.”

Edward McKendree Bounds

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