. . . I believe that the annihilation of even one soul spells a defeat of God's purposes, a denial of Christ's teaching and a closure of heaven against those who love the lost soul. (Leslie Weatherhead)

. . . I believe that the annihilation of even one soul spells a defeat of God's purposes, a denial of Christ's teaching and a closure of heaven against those who love the lost soul.

Leslie Weatherhead

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