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Goodness makes greatness truly valuable, and greatness make goodness much more serviceable.

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Matthew Henry
Age: 51 †
Born: 1662
Born: October 18
Died: 1714
Died: June 22
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Theologian
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Sir y Fflint
Greatness
Truly
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