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In Giving, a man receives more than he gives and the more is in proportion to the worth of the thing given.
George MacDonald
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George MacDonald
Age: 80 †
Born: 1824
Born: December 10
Died: 1905
Died: September 18
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I am so tried by the things said about God. I understand God's patience with the wicked, but I do wonder how he can be so patient with the pious!
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In joy or sorrow, feebleness or might, Peace or commotion, be thou, Father, my delight.
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