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…faith forged in the furnace of trials and tears is marked by trust and testimony. only god can count the sacrifice; only god can measure the sorrow; only god can know the hearts of those who serve him.
-Thomas S. Monson
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…faith Forged In The Furnace Of Trials

Thomas S. Monson
…faith forged in the furnace of trials and tears is marked by trust and testimony. only god can count the sacrifice; only god can measure the sorrow; only god can know the hearts of those who serve him.
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