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The true secret of spiritual strength is self-distrust and deep humilty.
J. C. Ryle
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J. C. Ryle
Age: 84 †
Born: 1816
Born: May 10
Died: 1900
Died: June 10
Anglican Priest
Bishop Of Liverpool
Cricketer
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Macclesfield
Cheshire
J. C. Ryle
John Ryle
John C. Ryle
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