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John G. Lake Quotes: There were days when the Church could club men into obedience by preaching Hell to them, but that day has long passed. The world has outgrown it.
         

There were days when the Church could club men into obedience by preaching Hell to them, but that day has long passed. The world has outgrown it.


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