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“Thou art the Lord who slept upon the pillow, Thou art the Lord who soothed the furious sea, What matters beating wind and tossing billow If only we are in the boat with Thee? Hold us quiet through the age-long minute While Thou art silent and the wind is shrill : Can the boat sink while Thou, dear Lord, are in it; Can the heart faint that waiteth on Thy will?”

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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