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We are not masters of the truth which is borne in upon us: it overpowers us.

John Lancaster Spalding

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John Lancaster Spalding
Age: 76 †
Born: 1840
Born: June 2
Died: 1916
Died: August 25
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Catholic Priest
Lebanon
Kentucky
Overpowers
Borne
Masters
Upon
Truth

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