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Eamon de Valera

God has been pleased to save us during the years of war that have already passed. We pray that He may be pleased to save us to the end. But we must do our part.

Eamon de Valera

War

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Eamon de Valera acknowledges that divine protection has helped them survive the difficult years of conflict so far, and he hopes this protection will continue until the war is over. However, he emphasizes that relying on God alone is not enough; people must also actively contribute to their own safety and success.

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