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A revival does two things. First, it returns the Church from her backsliding and second, it causes the conversion of men
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"A revival does two things. First, it returns the Church from her backsliding and second, it causes the conversion of men and women; and it always includes the conviction of sin on the part of the Church. What a spell the devil seems to cast over the Church today!"

- Billy Sunday

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Billy Sunday between November 19, 1862 and November 6, 1935. He/she was a famous Clergyman from USA. The author also have 42 other quotes.

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