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Saint Augustine Quotes: Lord, thou madest us for thyself, and we can find no rest till we find rest in thee.
         

Lord, thou madest us for thyself, and we can find no rest till we find rest in thee.


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This page presents the quote "Lord, thou madest us for thyself, and we can find no rest till we find rest in thee.". Author of this quote is Saint Augustine. This quote is about peace, thyself, lord, prayer, thee,.