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When we believe that God is Father, we also believe that such a father's hand will never cause his child a needless tear. We may not understand life any better, but we will not resent life any longer.
William Barclay
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"When we believe that God is Father, we also believe that such a father's hand will never cause his child a needless tear. We may not understand life any better, but we will not resent life any longer."
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When we believe that God is Father, we also believe that such a father's hand will never cause his child a needless tear. We may not understand life any better, but we will not resent life any longer. — William Barclay

About William Barclay

William Barclay was a Theologian (1546–1608).

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Who said "When we believe that God is Father, we also believe that such a father's hand w…"?
This quote is attributed to William Barclay, a Theologian.
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William Barclay lived from 1546 – 1608.
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