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To some men it is hard seeing a call of God through difficulties when if it would but clothe itself with a few carnal advantages, how apparent it is to them! They can see it through a little cranny.

John Owen

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John Owen
Age: 67 †
Born: 1616
Born: January 1
Died: 1683
Died: August 24
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