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“In such a world as this, with such hearts as ours, weakness is wickedness in the long run. Whoever lets himself be shaped and guided by any thing lower than an inflexible will, fixed in obedience to God, will in the end be shaped into a deformity, and guided to wreck and ruin”

Quote by Alexander MacLaren

Book:MacLaren's Commentary- Expositions of Holy Scripture

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MacLaren's Commentary- Expositions of Holy Scripture

MacLaren's Commentary- Expositions of Holy Scripture is a detailed religious text that offers extensive interpretations and discussions of the Holy Scripture. The commentary is known for its thorough analysis and scholarly approach to the sacred texts. more

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Alexander MacLaren

Alexander MacLaren (February 11, 1826 - May 5, 1910) was a historian and theologian known for his contributions to Christian theology. His career and personal life remain somewhat obscure due to limited available information. more

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