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Never be diplomatic and careful about the treasure God gives. This is poverty triumphant.

Oswald Chambers

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Oswald Chambers
Age: 43 †
Born: 1874
Born: July 24
Died: 1917
Died: November 15
Author
Theologian
Writer
Aiberdeen
Poverty
Gives
Giving
Never
Triumphant
Diplomatic
Treasure
Careful

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