Quotemeal: Apr. 19th, 2001

Thursday, April 19, 2001

"Trust the past to God's mercy, the present to God's love and the future to God's providence."
— St. Augustine of Hippo

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Illustration of St. Augustine of Hippo — "Trust the past to God's mercy, the present to God's love and the future to God's providence."

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