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While mortals sleep, the angels keep their watch of wondering love.

Phillips Brooks

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Phillips Brooks
Age: 57 †
Born: 1835
Born: December 13
Died: 1893
Died: January 23
Clergyman
Hymnwriter
Priest
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Boston
Massachusetts
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Watches
Watch
Wonder
Sleep
Keep
Wondering
Love
Angels
Mortals

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