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How good is God! How sweet his yoke!
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"How good is God! How sweet his yoke!"

- Jean Racine

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This quote by Jean Racine is a testimony to the power of faith and the delight of submission to God. Racine is expressing his gratitude for the goodness of God and the sweet taste of His yoke. The yoke is a metaphor for the burden of submission to God's will, and Racine is saying that it is a sweet concern. He is expressing his joy in having the ability to accept God's will and submit to it. He is also expressing his gratitude for the goodness of God and the blessings that come from following His will. Racine is stating that it is a benefit to be able to accept God's will and to be able to experience the delight that comes from it. He is revealing his gratitude for the goodness of God and the sweet taste of His yoke. This quote is a pointer that faith and submission to God's will can bring delight and peace.

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France Flag This quote is written / told by Jean Racine between December 22, 1639 and April 21, 1699. He/she was a famous Dramatist from France. The author also have 29 other quotes.

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