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We reverence God and we hallow God's name when our life is such that it brings honor to God and attracts others to Him.

William Barclay

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William Barclay
Age: 70 †
Born: 1907
Born: December 5
Died: 1978
Died: January 24
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Classical Scholar
Theologian
University Teacher
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