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“The love of God invades me, the peace of God pervades me, the will of God persuades me, and I am wholly His.”

Quote by E. Stanley Jones

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E. Stanley Jones
E. Stanley Jones

E. Stanley Jones was an accomplished journalist whose career spanned various fields, including news, politics, and social activism. He was born on January 3, 1884, and passed away on January 25, 1973. more

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