Quotemeal: May. 5th, 2006

Friday, May 5, 2006

"Prayer wonderfully clears the vision; steadies the nerves; defines duty; stiffens the purpose; sweetens and strengthens the spirit."
— S. D. Gordon

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Illustration of S. D. Gordon — "Prayer wonderfully clears the vision; steadies the nerves; defines duty; stiffens the purpose; sweetens and strengthens the spirit."

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