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“He said "Love...as I have loved you." We cannot love too much.”

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Amy Carmichael, born on December 16, 1867 and died on January 18, 1951, was a British missionary. She spent many years in Sichuan, China, dedicated to rescuing abducted and enslaved children, and established several orphanages. Her work had a profound impact on the local society. more

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