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“Sorrow is only one of the lower notes in the oratorio of our blessedness.”

Quote by Adoniram Judson Gordon

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Adoniram Judson Gordon

Adoniram Judson Gordon was an American writer born in April 1836 and died on February 2, 1895. His works covered a wide range of fields, including history, religion, and philosophy. more

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