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There is only one way to bring peace to the heart, joy to the mind, and beauty to the life it is to accept and do the will of God.

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
Wick
Highland
Bring
Beauty
Peace
Heart
Mind
Way
Accept
Life
Accepting
Joy

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