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To a good man, God gives not only wisdom and knowledge, but joy.

Matthew Henry

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Matthew Henry
Age: 51 †
Born: 1662
Born: October 18
Died: 1714
Died: June 22
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Theologian
Writer
Sir y Fflint
Knowledge
Giving
Good
Men
Gives
Joy
Wisdom

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