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" Love without fear . . .” Miss Foster murmured, considering the notion. “It doesn’t sound very practical, I’m afraid. For the more one loves, the more one has to fear losing.” He looked at her, a grin tugging his mouth. “Impractical, maybe. Difficult, yes. But what a beautiful way to live.” He cocked his head to one side, allowing his gaze to roam her lovely face. “You value practicality, I take it, Miss Foster?” “Yes, I do.” She drew herself up. “Speaking of which, perhaps I ought to get back to the house and let you return to yours. I am certain you must be tired after services.” “A little weary, yes. But nothing a quick nap can’t fix.” He turned and gestured for her to lead the way "
― Julie Klassen , The Secret of Pembrooke Park
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" Father, we are grateful that you are our perfect eternal King, sovereign forever, and that you love us and forgive us and adopt us as son and daughter. We are in reality unworthy peasants, but you see us as prince and princess, children of the King, through the sacrifice of your Son, Jesus, our savior and deliverer, and it is in His name we pray. Amen. "
― Julie Klassen , The Secret of Pembrooke Park