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We admit no faith to be justifying, which is not itself and in its own nature a spiritually vital principle of obedience and good works.

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