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After the knowledge of, and obedience to, the will of God, the next aim must be to know something of His attributes of w

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"After the knowledge of, and obedience to, the will of God, the next aim must be to know something of His attributes of wisdom, power, and goodness as evidenced by His handiwork"

- James Prescott Joule

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This quote is written / told by James Prescott Joule between December 24, 1818 and October 11, 1889. He/she was a famous Physicist from England. The author also have 4 other quotes.

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