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I was once young and now I am old, but not once have I been witness to God's failure to supply my need when first I had given for the furtherance of His work. He has never failed in His promise, so I cannot fail in my service to Him.

William Carey

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William Carey
Age: 72 †
Born: 1761
Born: August 17
Died: 1834
Died: June 9
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