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Quote by Elisabeth Elliot

“God is God. Because he is God, He is worthy of my trust and obedience. I will find rest nowhere but in His holy will that is unspeakably beyond my largest notions of what he is up to.”

Quote by Elisabeth Elliot

Book:Gates of Splendor

Work

Gates of Splendor

This book recounts the harrowing experiences of a group of missionaries in South America, focusing on the tragic events surrounding the deaths of five of them and the subsequent rescue of the sole survivor. more

Author

Elisabeth Elliot

Elisabeth Elliot was an American author known for her descriptions of missionary life and profound explorations of Christian faith. Her works, including 'In This Day of Grace' and 'Passion and Purity', have influenced countless readers. more

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