Country Living-WHAT To Do When We Get To The Country
Country Living-WHAT To Do When We Get To The Country
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{1T go to
129.1} work.
or even realized. Let
Every
no one blow
fold struck
his hands upon
in unbelief because he a witness
thinks he can to
do the
no
If any trial{PP
people. arises,
95.1} some begin to look back and think they have a
mighty work.
hard time {1T 129.1} Cease looking at self. Look at your Leader. In sincerity,
meekness, and love, do what you can. . . . {10MR 223.1}
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