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“A miracle is a supernatural event, whose antecedent forces are beyond our finite vision, whose design is the display of almighty power for the accomplishment of almighty purposes, and whose immediate result, as regards man, is his recognition of God as the Supreme Ruler of all things, and of His will as the only supreme law.”

Quote by Abbott Eliot Kittredge

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Abbott Eliot Kittredge

Abbott Eliot Kittredge was a scholar active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His research spanned multiple disciplines, including history, literature, and philosophy. Kittredge is known for his in-depth studies of American literature and history, particularly in the colonial period and the early republic. more

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