J. C. Ryle Quotes

Fear not because your prayer is stammering, your words feeble, and your language poor. Jesus can understand you.

J. C. Ryle

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• Fear not because your prayer is stammering, your words feeble, and your language poor. Jesus can understand you.

  

  J. C. Ryle
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  • Fear
  • Jesus