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Quote by Frederick Denison Maurice
The simpler the service, the more it will have of Christ's life and power in it.
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The quote presents simplicity as a strength in service. It says that the less complicated the service is, the more fully it will contain or express Christ’s life and power. In everyday terms, straightforward service is portrayed as more closely connected to Christ than service made complex.
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