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“It seems to me, as time goes on, that the only thing that is worth seeking for is to know and to be known by Christ -- a privilege open alone to the childlike, who, with receptivity, guilelessness, and humility, move Godward.”

Quote by Charles Brent

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Charles Brent, an unknown professional figure active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His life and achievements are not well-documented, but his influence and evaluation in his field are significant. more

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