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Even in the greatest afflictions, we ought to testify to God, that, in receiving them from his hand, we feel pleasure in the midst of the pain, from being afflicted by Him who loves us, and whom we love.

John Wesley

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John Wesley
Age: 87 †
Born: 1703
Born: June 17
Died: 1791
Died: March 2
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