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When God is about to do a mighty new thing He always sets His people praying.

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Jonathan Edwards
Age: 54 †
Born: 1703
Born: October 5
Died: 1758
Died: March 22
Clergyman
Philosopher
Theologian
Writer
East Windsor
Connecticut
Always
People
Mighty
Sets
Praying
Thing

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