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“We must always bear in mind that the primary purpose of our work is not to get people to join a church, to give up their bad habits, or to do anything other than to accept Jesus Christ as their Savior.”

Quote by R. A. Torrey

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R. A. Torrey
R. A. Torrey

R. A. Torrey was an American writer known for his profound research into Christian theology and philosophy. His works covered a wide range of topics from psychology to spirituality, profoundly influencing religious thought in the early 20th century. more

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