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Quote by Samuel Rutherford

“The secret formula of the saints: When I am in the cellar of affliction, I look for the Lord's choicest wines.”

Quote by Samuel Rutherford

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Samuel Rutherford

Samuel Rutherford was a 17th-century Scottish theologian and writer whose works had a profound impact on religious and political fields, particularly within the Protestant movement. He is known for his contributions to Christian ethics and political theory. more

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