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This life was not intended to be the place of our perfection, but the preparation for it.

Richard Baxter

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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
Perfection
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Life
Intended
Preparation

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