The object of most prayers is to wangle an advance on good intentions. - Robert Breault

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. . . the person who surrenders absolutely to God, with no reservations, is absolutely safe. From this safe hiding-place he can see the devil , but the devil cannot see him.

Robert Breault

The object of most prayers is to wangle an advance on good intentions.

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