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References
- ↑ "Once to Every Man and Nation". Hymnary.org.
- ↑ "Asking the Clergy: Spiritual leaders' political leanings". Newsday. 24 January 2020.
- ↑ Mason, David V. (May 8, 2018). "Changing with the times - faith requires some flexibility". Houston Chronicle.
- 1 2 "Once To Every Soul And Nation". Discipleship Ministries.
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