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But the best definition of it is to say that heaven is that state where we will always be with Jesus, and where nothing will separate us from Him any more

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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