"God Almighty never intended that the devil should triumph over the Church. He never intended that the saloons should walk rough-shod over Christianity"

This quote by Billy Sunday talks to the idea that God never ever meant for evil to accomplishment over excellent. He never wanted the saloons, which were places of drinking and gaming, to have power over Christianity. Sunday is stating that God planned for the Church to be the dominant force in society, not the saloons. He is likewise saying that God planned for the Church to be an ethical force in society, which the saloons must not be permitted to weaken the Church's impact. Sunday is emphasizing the importance of the Church in society and the need to safeguard it from the unfavorable influences of the saloons. He is also reminding us that God is ultimately in control and that He will not allow wicked to accomplishment over great.