"Love is God’s essence; Power but his attribute: therefore is his love greater than his power."
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De Flagello myrteo. iv.
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Richard Garnett
Richard Garnett (February 27, 1835 – April 13, 1906) was a scholar, librarian, biographer and poet.
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