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In Ezekiel 9, who received the mark from the man with the inkhorn?
And now, I—I just tell you, I think our people has relied too much on education, and theology, and so forth, and has let it take the Spirit’s place. Now, let me drop this just to you. I believe it’s Ezekiel the 9th chapter, I’m pretty sure. I may be wrong. I—I...
The inside Man, 1953-12-12, Chicago, IL, §16
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The inside Man, 1953-12-12, Chicago, IL, §16
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