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Be intent upon the perfection of the present day.

William Law

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William Law
Age: 75 †
Born: 1686
Born: January 1
Died: 1761
Died: April 9
Theologian
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King's Cliffe
Northamptonshire
Intention
Perfection
Summer
Present
Upon
Today
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