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Consolation Quote by John Owen

“A man may be carried on in a constant course of mortification all his days; and yet perhaps never enjoy a good day of peace and consolation.” quote by John Owen — Download Open image

“A man may be carried on in a constant course of mortification all his days; and yet perhaps never enjoy a good day of peace and consolation.”

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