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I have pain there is no arguing against sense, but I have peace, I have peace.

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
Sense
Arguing
Peace
Pain

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