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Giving is more than a responsibility-it is a privilege more than an act of obedience-it is evidence of our faith.

William Arthur Ward

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William Arthur Ward
Age: 72 †
Born: 1921
Born: December 17
Died: 1994
Died: March 30
Writer
Louisiana
United States
Generosity
Obedience
Privilege
Evidence
Responsibility
Faith
Giving
Stewardship

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