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I want before God that everything, every thought, attitude, action, motive, desire in my heart be pleasing to Him. I ask Him, 'Keep the spotlight of your Spirit on me so there would be nothing impure or unholy in my life.' That's been my prayer for 50 years.

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Bill Bright
Age: 81 †
Born: 1921
Born: October 19
Died: 2003
Died: July 19
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Oklahoma
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