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If the biographer gives me credit for being a plodder, he will describe me justly. Anything beyond this will be too much. I can plod. I can persevere in any definite pursuit. To this I owe everything.

William Carey

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William Carey
Age: 72 †
Born: 1761
Born: August 17
Died: 1834
Died: June 9
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Milton
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Surely it is worthwhile to lay ourselves out with all our might in promoting the cause and kingdom of Christ.
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