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To wait on God is to live a life of desire toward Him, delight in Him, dependence on Him, and devotedness to Him.

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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
Desire
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Life
Dependence
Delight
Wait
Toward
Waiting

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