Communion Quote by Gertrude Atherton

“when I am alone in the forest I always say my prayers; and that occasional solitary communion with God is surely the only true religion for intelligent beings.” quote by Gertrude Atherton — Download Open image

“when I am alone in the forest I always say my prayers; and that occasional solitary communion with God is surely the only true religion for intelligent beings.”

Gertrude Atherton

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