Quotemeal: Sep. 9th, 1962

Sunday, September 9, 1962

"Why is there so much running to and fro to meetings, conventions, fellowship gatherings and yet so little time for prayer?"
— Andrew Bonar

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Illustration of Andrew Bonar — "Why is there so much running to and fro to meetings, conventions, fellowship gatherings and yet so little time for prayer?"

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