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Perfect purity, fullness of joy, everlasting freedom, perfect rest, health and fruition, complete security, substantial and eternal good.

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Hannah More
Age: 88 †
Born: 1745
Born: February 2
Died: 1833
Died: September 7
Abolitionist
Essayist
Philanthropist
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Poet
Tragedy Writer
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Will Chip
Freedom
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Complete
Good
Eternal
Health
Rest
Fruition
Joy
Substantial
Security
Fullness
Heaven
Everlasting

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