Quotemeal: Jul. 5th, 2004

Monday, July 5, 2004

"Persecution for righteousness' sake is what every child of God must expect."
— Charles Simeon

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Illustration of Charles Simeon — "Persecution for righteousness' sake is what every child of God must expect."

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