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God often takes a course for accomplishing His purposes directly contrary to what our narrow views would prescribe. He brings a death upon our feelings, wishes, and prospects when He is about to give us the desire of our hearts.

John Newton

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John Newton
Age: 82 †
Born: 1725
Born: July 24
Died: 1807
Died: December 21
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