Quotemeal: Nov. 4th, 2008

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

"Socrates, being asked what countryman he was, answered, "I am a citizen of the whole world." But ask a Christian what countryman he is, and he will answer, "A citizen of heaven.""
— William Seckler

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Illustration of William Seckler — "Socrates, being asked what countryman he was, answered, "I am a citizen of the whole world." But ask a Christian what countryman he is, and he will answer, "A citizen of heaven.""

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