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“Grace is an energy; not a mere sentiment; not a mere thought of the Almighty; not even a word of the Almighty. It is as real an energy as the energy of electricity. It is a divine energy; it is the energy of the divine affection rolling in plenteousness toward the shores of human need.”

Quote by Benjamin Jowett

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Benjamin Jowett
Benjamin Jowett

Benjamin Jowett was a renowned British scholar and educator, born on April 15, 1817, and died on October 1, 1893. He served as a tutor at Oxford University, where he had a profound impact on British education and academia. more

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