Quotemeal: Aug. 15th, 2019

Thursday, August 15, 2019

"We implore the mercy of God, not that He may leave us at peace in our vices, but that He may deliver us from them."
— Blaise Pascal

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Illustration of Blaise Pascal — "We implore the mercy of God, not that He may leave us at peace in our vices, but that He may deliver us from them."

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

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