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He is bread to the hungry, water to the thirsty, a garment to the naked, healing to the wounded and whatever a soul can desire is found in Him.

John Flavel

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John Flavel
Age: 61 †
Born: 1630
Born: January 1
Died: 1691
Died: June 26
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Cleric
Theologian
John Flavell
Johan Flavel
Johannes Flavel
Bread
Healing
Whatever
Garment
Water
Thirsty
Desire
Garments
Found
Wounded
Soul
Naked
Hungry

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