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"The history of all the great characters of the Bible is summed up in this one sentence: They acquainted themselves with God, and acquiesced His will in all things"

- Richard Cecil

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This quote is written / told by Richard Cecil between November 8, 1748 and August 15, 1810. He/she was a famous Clergyman from England. The author also have 8 other quotes.

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