Christian Quote by Vance Havner

“When God's people are removed from this earth, you might as well try to dam up Niagara Falls with toothpicks as to stem the flood of lawlessness that will engulf mankind. Thank God for the restraining Spirit today!”

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A preacher who is too big for a little crowd would be too little for a big crowd.

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Jesus Christ demands more complete allegiance than any dictator who ever lived. The difference is, He has a right to it.

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