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“The deadly monotony of Christian country life where there are no beggars to feed, no drunkards to credit, which are among the moral duties of Christians in cities, leads as naturally to the outvent of what Methodists call "revivals" as did the backslidings of the people in those days.”

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Corra May Harris
Corra May Harris

Corra May Harris, an American writer born on March 17, 1869, and died on February 7, 1935. She is known for her unique literary style and profound insights into the lives of women. more

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