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The wise man comes to God without saying a word and stands in awe of Him.

Francis Chan

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Francis Chan
Age: 57
Born: 1967
Born: August 31
Author
Pastor
Theologian
Hong Kong SAR
China
Stands
Saying
Wise
Word
Comes
Without
Men
Awe

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