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... I am the same personal being who in old times upon the Earth had those experiences.

William James

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William James
Age: 68 †
Born: 1842
Born: January 11
Died: 1910
Died: August 26
Philosopher
Physician
Psychologist
University Teacher
W. James
Earth
Reincarnation
Experiences
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Every sort of energy and endurance, of courage and capacity for handling life's evils, is set free in those who have religious faith.
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