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Quote by William Wilberforce

“The shortening of devotions starves the soul, it grows lean and faint”

Quote by William Wilberforce

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William Wilberforce

William Wilberforce was a British politician known for his leading role in the movement to abolish slavery. He actively pushed for legislation against the slave trade in the British Parliament and dedicated his life to promoting social justice and moral reform. more

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