Quotemeal: Aug. 19th, 2003

Tuesday, August 19, 2003

"Steadfastness in believing doth not exclude all temptations from without. When we say a tree is firmly rooted, we do not say the wind never blows upon it."
— John Owen

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Illustration of John Owen — "Steadfastness in believing doth not exclude all temptations from without. When we say a tree is firmly rooted, we do not say the wind never blows upon it."

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