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When we have the Spirit to direct us, we are capable of teaching with great power.

L. Tom Perry

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L. Tom Perry
Age: 92 †
Born: 1922
Born: August 5
Died: 2015
Died: May 30
Religious Leader
Logan
Utah
Lowell Tom Perry
Direct
Capable
Teaching
Spirit
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