[God desires] not that He may say to them, Look how mighty I am, and g…

George MacDonald
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[God desires] not that He may say to them, Look how mighty I am, and go down upon your knees and worship, for power alone was never yet worthy of prayer; but that He may say thus: Look, my children, you will never be strong but with my strength. I have no other to give you. And that you can get only by trusting in me. I can not give it you any other way. There is no other way.
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