George Müller (1805–1898) German-English clergyman
A Narrative of Some of the Lord's Dealings with George Müller Written by Himself, Third Part.
Third Part of Narrative
“Dear Jesus, do something.”
— Vladimir Nabokov, book Pale Fire
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