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Our enemy is more aware than we are of the spiritual possibilities that depend upon obedience.

Amy Carmichael

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Amy Carmichael
Age: 83 †
Born: 1867
Born: December 16
Died: 1951
Died: January 18
Author
Missionary
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Downshire
Amy Beatrice Carmichael
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Possibilities
Obedience
Aware

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