Quotemeal: Jul. 21st, 1948

Wednesday, July 21, 1948

"The great thing, and the only thing, is to adore and praise God."
— Thomas Merton

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Illustration of Thomas Merton — "The great thing, and the only thing, is to adore and praise God."

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Quotemeal is a daily dose of Christian quotes to inspire and encourage.