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It is a contradiction to be a sanctified man, or a true christian, and not humble.

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Richard Baxter
Age: 76 †
Born: 1615
Born: November 12
Died: 1691
Died: December 8
Philosopher
Poet
Theologian
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Rowton
Shropshire
Sanctified
Contradiction
Humble
Christian
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