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When the principles that run against your deepest convictions begin to win the day, then the battle is your calling, and

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"When the principles that run against your deepest convictions begin to win the day, then the battle is your calling, and peace has become sin. You must at the price of dearest peace lay your convictions bare before friend and enemy with all the fire of your faith"

- Abraham Kuyper

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This quote is written / told by Abraham Kuyper between October 29, 1837 and November 8, 1920. He/she was a famous Theologian from Netherland. The author also have 3 other quotes.

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