George MacDonald (1824–1905) Scottish journalist, novelist
‘’It Shall Not Be Forgiven’’
Unspoken Sermons, First Series (1867)
Source: Unspoken Sermons: Series I, II, III
“Forgiveness is an act of the will, and the will can function regardless of the temperature of the heart.”
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