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God has two dwellings one in heaven, and the other in a meek and thankful heart.

Izaak Walton

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Izaak Walton
Age: 90 †
Born: 1593
Born: August 9
Died: 1683
Died: December 15
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Stafford
Staffordshire
Isaak Walton
Izaak Walton
Heaven
Two
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Heart
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Thankfulness
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Gratitude

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