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“One can't save and then pitchfork souls into heaven... Souls are more or less securely fastened to bodies... And as you can't get the souls out and deal with them separately, you have to take them both together.”

Quote by Amy Carmichael

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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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