Daily I expect to be murdered or betrayed or reduced to slavery if the occasion arises. But I fear nothing, because of the promises of heaven.
SAINT PATRICK
SAINT PATRICK
Saint Patrick on expectation
Saint Patrick25 quotes“Daily I expect to be murdered or betrayed or reduced to slavery if the occasion arises. But I fear nothing, because of the promises of heaven.”
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