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John Newton Quotes: If we seem to get no good by attempting to draw near to Him, we may be sure we will get none by keeping away from Him.
         

If we seem to get no good by attempting to draw near to Him, we may be sure we will get none by keeping away from Him.


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If we seem to get no good by attempting to draw near to Him, we may be sure we will get none by keeping away from Him.
         



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