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It is to be doubted whether he will ever find the way to heaven who desires to go thither alone.

Owen Feltham

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Owen Feltham
Died: 1668
Died: January 1
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Owen Felltham
Whether
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Thither
Ever
Doubted
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Alone
Heaven

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