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Those of you who can read I must beg you to read the Bible, and whenever you can get time, study the Bible, and if you c
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"Those of you who can read I must beg you to read the Bible, and whenever you can get time, study the Bible, and if you can get no other time, spare some of your time from sleep, and learn what the mind and will of God is"

- Jupiter Hammon

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This quote by Jupiter Hammon is a call to action for those who can check out to put in the time to study the Bible. He is encouraging them to make time for this, even if it suggests compromising a few of their sleep. He is emphasizing the importance of understanding the mind and will of God, which can just be found in the Bible. This quote is a tip that we ought to prioritize our spiritual growth and make time to read and study the Bible. It is a tip that we should not take our access to the Bible for given, which we ought to utilize it to find out more about God and His will for our lives. By reading and studying the Bible, we can gain a much better understanding of God and His plans for us.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Jupiter Hammon. He/she was a famous Poet from USA. The author also have 24 other quotes.

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