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William Barclay on the Dreams of Men

Posted on March 5, 2014 Written by Mark McIntyre 1 Comment

But if ever men’s dreams of peace and loveliness, and greatness and satisfaction, are to be realized, they can find their realization only in Jesus Christ.

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