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If we agree in love, there is no disagreement that can do us any injury, but if we do not, no other agreement can do us any good. Let us endeavor to keep the unity of the spirit in the bonds of peace.

Hosea Ballou

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Hosea Ballou
Age: 81 †
Born: 1771
Born: April 30
Died: 1852
Died: June 6
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Theologian
Writer
Richmond
New Hampshire
Spirit
Bonds
Good
Endeavor
Love
Injury
Agreement
Unity
Agree
Peace
Keep
Disagreement

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