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Isaac Watts Quotes: Disputation carries away the mind from that calm and sedate temper which is so necessary to contemplate truth.
         

Disputation carries away the mind from that calm and sedate temper which is so necessary to contemplate truth.


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When I survey the wondrous cross On which the Prince of Glory died, My richest gain I count but loss, And pour contempt on all my pride.

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Learning to trust is one of life's most difficult tasks.



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