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The character of our praying will determine the character of our preaching. Light praying makes light preaching.

Edward McKendree Bounds

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Edward McKendree Bounds
Age: 78 †
Born: 1835
Born: August 15
Died: 1913
Died: August 24
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Shelby County
Missouri
E. M. Bounds
Character
Preaching
Determine
Praying
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Light

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