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“It's too heavy,’ ‘Yes, some knowledge is too heavy. When you are older and stronger you can bear it. For now you must trust me to carry it for you.’ And I was satisfied. More than satisfied—wonderfully at peace. There were answers to this and all my hard questions—for now I was content to leave them in my father's keeping.”

Quote by Corrie Ten Boom

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Hiding Place

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Corrie Ten Boom
Corrie Ten Boom

Dutch Christian missionary and author, known for her role in helping Jews escape Nazi persecution during World War II. Corrie Ten Boom is renowned for her book 'The Hiding Place', which tells her own story and faith. more

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