Quotemeal: Jun. 9th, 2005

Thursday, June 9, 2005

"Give me a stout heart to bear my own burdens. Give me a willing heart to bear the burdens of others. Give me a believing heart to cast all burdens upon Thee, O Lord."
— John Baillie

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Illustration of John Baillie — "Give me a stout heart to bear my own burdens. Give me a willing heart to bear the burdens of others. Give me a believing heart to cast all burdens upon Thee, O Lord."

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