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Of some calamity we can have no relief but from God alone and what would men do, in such a case if it were not for God?

John Tillotson

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John Tillotson
Age: 64 †
Born: 1630
Born: October 10
Died: 1694
Died: November 22
Archbishop Of Canterbury
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