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Before we go to our knees to receive the Baptism of Fire, let me beg of you to see to it that your souls are in harmony with the will and purpose of the Holy Spirit whom you seek.

William Booth

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William Booth
Age: 83 †
Born: 1829
Born: April 10
Died: 1912
Died: August 20
Preacher
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Souls
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Fire

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