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We do not compromise our own faith by admitting the honesty of another's doubt.

Edwin Hubbel Chapin

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Edwin Hubbel Chapin
Age: 65 †
Born: 1814
Born: December 29
Died: 1880
Died: January 1
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E. H. Chapin
Edwin Hubbell Rev. Chapin
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