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I don't have any way to control the Spirit or create revival. I pray that the Holy Spirit would move upon the church, but at the same time, I want to busy evangelizing. I am not one of those people who moan and pray for revival all the time, but do nothing.

Mark Dever

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Mark Dever
Age: 64
Born: 1960
Born: August 28
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