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Practice of the Presence

By Brother LawrenceSource: Brother Lawrence - The Practice of the Presence of God (Public Domain)Short33 words

Lord of all pots and pans and things, make me a saint by getting meals and washing up the plates! Warm all the kitchen with Thy love, and light it with Thy peace.

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