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Quote by Wilfred Grenfell

“The privilege of prayer to me is one of the most cherished possessions, because faith and experience alike convince me that God himself sees and answers, and His answers I never venture to criticize. It is only my part to ask. If it were otherwise, I would not dare to pray at all.”

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Wilfred Grenfell

Wilfred Grenfell, born on February 28, 1865, was a renowned medical doctor from Newfoundland, Canada. He dedicated himself to improving the medical conditions in remote areas of Newfoundland, providing medical services to local residents and was hailed as the 'Saint of Newfoundland'. more

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