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John Calvin Quotes: It is not lawful for you to make a compromise with God: to try to fulfill part of your duties and to omit others at your own pleasure.
         

It is not lawful for you to make a compromise with God: to try to fulfill part of your duties and to omit others at your own pleasure.


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