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Of all things, guard against neglecting God in the secret place of prayer.

William Wilberforce

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William Wilberforce
Age: 73 †
Born: 1759
Born: August 24
Died: 1833
Died: July 29
Abolitionist
British Politician
Philanthropist
Politician
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Neglect
Prayer
Secret
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