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The vigour, and power, and comfort of our spiritual life depends on the mortification of the deeds of the flesh.

John Owen

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John Owen
Age: 67 †
Born: 1616
Born: January 1
Died: 1683
Died: August 24
Politician
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Theologian
Stadhampton
Oxon
John Owen (1616-1683)
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