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Between the humble and contrite heart and the majesty of Heaven there are no barriers the only password is prayer.

Hosea Ballou

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Hosea Ballou
Age: 81 †
Born: 1771
Born: April 30
Died: 1852
Died: June 6
Author
Theologian
Writer
Richmond
New Hampshire
Heaven
Heart
Contrite
Password
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Majesty
Barriers
Humble
Prayer

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