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He that stands still and suffers his enemies to double blows upon him without resistance, will undoubtedly be conquered in the issue.

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