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“We don’t have to convince an unwilling God to come and refresh us with His presence. He’s for it. But, He cannot be manipulated. But when sincere hearts who know they cannot do His work nor His will without Him, humbly pray, He will answer.”

Quote by J. Edwin Orr

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J. Edwin Orr was a renowned writer known for his profound insights into the history of Christianity and his research on religious revivals. His works covered a wide range of topics from religious revivals to church history, leaving a lasting impact on posterity. more

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