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The singing of the songs of Zion, though imperfectly, with the inspiration of God, will touch the hearts of the honest more effectively than if sung well without the Spirit of God.

Heber J. Grant

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Heber J. Grant
Age: 88 †
Born: 1856
Born: November 22
Died: 1945
Died: May 14
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Salt Lake City
Utah
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