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Backsliding Quote by J. C. Ryle

“What is the cause of most backslidings? I believe, as a general rule, one of the chief causes is neglect of private prayer.” quote by J. C. Ryle — Download Open image

“What is the cause of most backslidings? I believe, as a general rule, one of the chief causes is neglect of private prayer.”

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