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but for the grace of God

Were it not for God's helpWere it not for God's help.

» Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help you God?

Schwören Sie, die Wahrheit zu sagen, die ganze Wahrheit und nichts als die Wahrheit, so wahr Ihnen Gott helfe? — Pfirsichbaeumchen

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Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help you God?
deSchwören Sie, die Wahrheit zu sagen, die ganze Wahrheit und nichts als die Wahrheit, so wahr Ihnen Gott helfe? — Pfirsichbaeumchen
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I don't believe in the supernatural, but I am fascinated by the literary God.
Я не вірю у надприроднє, але мене захоплює літературний песонаж бога. — deniko · CC BY 2.0 FR
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We are but men, not gods.
deWir sind nur Menschen und keine Götter. — Haehnchenpaella
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Nothing but God can save you.
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There is no god but God.
deEs gibt keinen Gott außer Gott. — Adelpa
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An ellipsis for there but for the grace of God go I.

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