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In my opinion, it is a mistake to expect in prayer a response from God. Often, God's response is outside prayer. And often, we do not link up an outside response with the effort we put into prayer.
Basil Hume
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In my opinion, it is a mistake to expect in prayer a response from God. Often, God's response is outside prayer. And often, we do not link up an outside response with the effort we put into prayer. — Basil Hume

About Basil Hume

Basil Hume was a Clergyman from United Kingdom (1923–1999).

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Who said "In my opinion, it is a mistake to expect in prayer a response from God. Often,…"?
This quote is attributed to Basil Hume, a Clergyman from United Kingdom.
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Basil Hume lived from 1923 – 1999.
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