I shall pass through this world but once. Any good, therefore, that I can do, or any kindness that I can show to any human being, let me do it now. L… - Stephen Grellet

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I shall pass through this world but once. Any good, therefore, that I can do, or any kindness that I can show to any human
being, let me do it now. Let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again.

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About Stephen Grellet

Stephen Grellet (2 November 1773 – 16 November 1855) was a prominent Quaker missionary. Born Etienne de Grellet du Mabillier, son to a counsellor of King Louis XVI, at 17 he entered the King's body-guard; during the French Revolution of 1792 he was sentenced to be executed, but escaped and eventually fled Europe to the United States in 1795, where in 1796, he joined the Religious Society of Friends.

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I spent a night of watchfulness unto prayer, like Jacob, wrestling the whole night for the Lord's blessing, and towards morning the light of His countenance did very graciously arise upon me. My trust and confidence are renewed in Him, blessed and praised be His adorable name!
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I expect to pass through this world but once. Any good things, therefore, that I can do, any good kindness that I can show a fellow being, let me do it now. Let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again
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