J. C. Ryle Quotes

All converted people should labor to adorn the doctrine they profess by humility. If they can do nothing else, they can strive to be humble.

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• All converted people should labor to adorn the doctrine they profess by humility. If they can do nothing else, they can strive to be humble.

  

  J. C. Ryle
  • People
  • Humility
  • Humble