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Sabbath and Rest: Chrysostom on Rest from Anxiety

By John ChrysostomSource: John Chrysostom - Homilies on Matthew / Homilies on Hebrews (Public Domain)169 words

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Matthew 6:25-34 Philippians 4:6-7 Psalm 127:1-2

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