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The best way to prepare for the coming of Christ is never to forget the presence of Christ.

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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Coming
Forget
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Presence

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