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William Barclay, born on December 5, 1907 in Scotland, was a prominent British author. His works covered a wide range of subjects including biblical studies, religious philosophy, and theology, which had a profound impact on religious thought in the 20th century.

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“In the way of Christ the reward of work well done is more work to do.”

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Book:Bible Commentaries the revelation of john

Source: Bible Commentaries the revelation of john

“We are trying not so much to make God listen to us as to make ourselves listen to him; we are trying not to persuade God to do what we want, but to find out what he wants us to do. It so often happens that in prayer we are really saying, 'Thy will be changed,' when we ought to be saying, 'Thy will be done.' The first object of prayer is not so much to speak to God as to listen to him.”

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“Prayer will never do our work for us; what it will do is to strengthen us for work which must be done.”

Book:Barclay on the Lectionary: Mark, Year B

Source: Barclay on the Lectionary: Mark, Year B

“The Christian is a [person] of joy... A gloomy Christian is a contradiction of terms, and nothing in all religious history has done Christianity more harm than its connection with black clothes and long faces.”

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Book:Growing in Christian Faith: A Book of Daily Readings

Source: Growing in Christian Faith: A Book of Daily Readings

About the Author

Born: December 5, 1907
Died: January 24, 1978
Known for: Author
Quotes: 79

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Good Tidings of Great Joy: The Birth of Jesus the MessiahRelated source material

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