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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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“It may well be that the world is denied miracle after miracle and triumph after triumph because we will not bring to Christ what we have and what we are. If, just as we are, we would lay ourselves on the altar of service of Jesus Christ, there is no saying what Christ could do with us and through us.”

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Author:William Barclay

“The simple fact is that the World is too busy to give the Holy Spirit a chance to enter in.”

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Book:The Gospel of John

Source: The Gospel of John

“Strict orthodoxy can cost too much if it has to be bought at the price of love. All the orthodoxy in the world will never take the place of love.”

Ifs World Too Much Cost Strict Orthodoxy Price Of Love

Author:William Barclay

“The tragedy of life and of the world is not that men do not know God; the tragedy is that, knowing Him, they still insist on going their own way.”

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Author:William Barclay

“One of the highest of human duties is the duty of encouragement...It is easy to laugh at men's ideals; it is easy to pour cold water on their enthusiasm; it is easy to discourage others. The world is full of discouragers. We have a Christian duty to encourage one another. Many a time a word of praise or thanks or appreciation or cheer has kept a man on his feet. Blessed is the man who speaks such a word.”

“More people have been brought into the church by the kindness of real Christian love than by all the theological arguments in the world.”

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Book:New Testament Words

Source: New Testament Words

“There is no joy in the world like the joy of bringing one soul to Christ.”

World Soul Joy Christ

Author:William Barclay

About the Author

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

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The Gospel of JohnRelated source material

Barclay on the Lectionary: Mark, Year BRelated source material

Day by Day with William Barclay: Selected Readings for Daily ReflectionRelated source material

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

Growing in Christian Faith: A Book of Daily ReadingsRelated source material

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The Gospel of Matthew, Volume TwoRelated source material

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