Just as the blessings of God are unutterably great, so their acquisition requires much hardship and toil undertaken with hope and faith. (Macarius of Egypt)

Just as the blessings of God are unutterably great, so their acquisition requires much hardship and toil undertaken with hope and faith.

Macarius of Egypt

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