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When we are calling to God to turn the eye of His favor towards us He is calling to us to turn the eye of our obedience towards Him.

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
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Sir y Fflint
Towards
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Turn
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Eye
Favor
Favors
Obedience

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