Martin Cecil, 7th Marquess of Exeter (1909–1988) Marquess of Exeter
Thus It Is, 1989, p. 164
As of a Trumpet, On Eagle's Wings, Thus It Is
“Prayer is the spirit speaking truth to Truth.”
Festus (1839)
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Last card to Homer W. Hodge, dated 26 June 1913.