Jim ElliotDreams are tawdry when compared with the leading of God, and not worthy of the aura of wonder we usually surround them with. God only doeth wonders. He does nothing else. His hand can work nothing less.
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William Blake said: "God only doeth wonders. He does nothing else. His hand can work nothing less." In this quote, he is saying that when we look at what God has done, we cannot help but marvel at the way in which God is able to accomplish things. Looking at the wonders of creation, we can't help but be in awe of our Creator.
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