Action Quote by Sophie Swetchine

“We recognize the action of God in great things: we exclude it in small. We forget that the Lord of eternity is also the Lord of the hour.” quote by Sophie Swetchine — Download Open image

“We recognize the action of God in great things: we exclude it in small. We forget that the Lord of eternity is also the Lord of the hour.”

Sophie Swetchine

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There are questions so indiscreet, that they deserve neither truth nor falsehood in reply.

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