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this maple tree sits on a main pathway inside the Portland Japanese Garden

and whatsoever thou spendest more

To hope to see the dawn

John 11:32

The Importunate Friend

The Advocate Select an Image Size:5 X 7 this maple tree sits onAs Jesus hung on the cross, He looked to those who stood at His feet and said, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. Luke 23: 34 Though this plea certainly referred to those who were crucifying Him, it also applied to all of who fall short and sin. An advocate is one who pleads anothers cause and Christ is truly our advocate with the Father. The apostle John wrote, And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ