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Billy Sunday was an American evangelist born on November 19, 1862, and died on November 6, 1935. He was known for his passionate preaching style and his activities in the temperance movement.

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Famous Billy Sunday Quotes

“The man who votes for the saloon is pulling on the same rope with the devil, whether he knows it or not.”

Knows Men He Man Devil Vote Pulling Rope Saloons

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“Hypocrites in the Church? Yes, and in the lodge and at the home. Don't hunt through the Church for a hypocrite. Go home and look in the mirror. Hypocrites? Yes. See that you make the number one less.”

Looks Home Religion Church Numbers Christianity Mirrors Hunts Hypocrite Lodges Saloons Hypocrit

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“The saloon is a liar. It promises good cheer and sends sorrow.”

Lying Sorrow Promise Liars Cheer Good Cheer Saloons

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

Should Sports Church Walks Christianity Devil Triumph Rough Almighty Good Christian Saloons

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“I tell you that the curse of God Almighty is on the saloon.”

Sports Curse Almighty Saloons

Book:Billy Sunday, the Man and His Message: With His Own Words which Have Won Thousands for Christ

Source: Billy Sunday, the Man and His Message: With His Own Words which Have Won Thousands for Christ

“There is no law, divine or human, that the saloon respects.”

Humans Law Sports Divine Saloons

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“At Kansas City, Kansas, before the saloons were closed, they were getting ready to build an addition to the jail. Now the doors swing idly on the hinges and there is nobody to lock in the jails.”

Sports Cities Doors Ready Jail Swings Locks Kansas Hinges Kansas City Saloons

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“I challenge you to show me where the saloon has ever helped business, education, church, morals or anything we hold dear.”

Shows Sports Challenges Church Education Moral Dear Alcohol Show Me Show Business Dear God Saloons Universal Education Business Education

Book:Billy Sunday, the Man and His Message: With His Own Words which Have Won Thousands for Christ

Source: Billy Sunday, the Man and His Message: With His Own Words which Have Won Thousands for Christ

“The saloon is a liar. It promises good cheer and sends sorrow. It promises prosperity and sends adversity. It promises happiness and sends misery.... It is God's worst enemy and the devil's best friend.”

Enemy Worst Sorrow Promise Devil Adversity Misery Prosperity Liars Cheer Worst Enemy Good Cheer Saloons

Book:Billy Sunday, the Man and His Message: With His Own Words which Have Won Thousands for Christ

Source: Billy Sunday, the Man and His Message: With His Own Words which Have Won Thousands for Christ

About the Author

Born: November 19, 1862
Died: November 6, 1935
Known for: Evangelist
Quotes: 104

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