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A mother's love, in a degree, sanctifies the most worthless offspring.

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
Offspring
Worthless
Degree
Degrees
Mother
Children
Love
Sanctifies
Sanctify

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