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Cling, therefore, to Jesus in life and death trust yourself to the glory of Him who alone can help you when all others fail.

Thomas a Kempis

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Thomas a Kempis
Died: 1471
Died: January 1
Catholic Priest
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Jacksonville
Florida
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