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I take the love of God and self-denial to be the sum of all saving grace and religion.

Richard Baxter

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Richard Baxter
Age: 76 †
Born: 1615
Born: November 12
Died: 1691
Died: December 8
Philosopher
Poet
Theologian
Writer
Rowton
Shropshire
Self
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Love
Denial
Saving
Grace
Religion

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