God sometimes washes the eyes of His children with tears in order that they may read aright His providence and His commandments.
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T. L. Cuyler Quote
“"Arise, take up thy bed and walk." You are on your bed now. You put yourself there by your own sin. You have kept yourself there by your own choice. Every sinner is a sinner because he chooses to be; and you are no exception. Jesus commands you to repent and trust Him and follow Him. The moment you are willing to obey, He gives you strength to obey.”
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