He gave me understanding of two parts. The one part is our Saviour and our salvation. This blessed part is open and clear and fair and light, and plenteous, - for all mankind that is of good will, and shall be, is comprehended in this part. (Julian of Norwich)

He gave me understanding of two parts. The one part is our Saviour and our salvation. This blessed part is open and clear and fair and light, and plenteous, - for all mankind that is of good will, and shall be, is comprehended in this part.

Julian of Norwich

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