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The growth of trees and plants takes place so slowly that it is not easily seen. daily we notice little change. but, in course of time, we see that a great change has taken place. so it is with grace. sanctification is a progressive, lifelong work (prov 4:18). it is an amazing work of god's grace and it is a work to be prayed for (rom 8:27).
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The Growth Of Trees And Plants Takes

John Owen
The growth of trees and plants takes place so slowly that it is not easily seen. daily we notice little change. but, in course of time, we see that a great change has taken place. so it is with grace. sanctification is a progressive, lifelong work (prov 4:18). it is an amazing work of god's grace and it is a work to be prayed for (rom 8:27).
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