revival

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At such a time, what†™ s needed for a revival is a movement of prayer, as Dave Butts, chairman of the National Prayer Committee, pointed out.

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  1. noun The act or an instance of reviving.
  2. noun The condition of being revived.
  3. noun A restoration to use, acceptance, activity, or vigor after a period of obscurity or quiescence.

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  • A movement which cannot but be characterized as a revival of Christianity in the land of its birth seems to have resulted from the measure adopted by the authorities and from the spirit of inquiry which your missions have awakened in the breasts of the people. —  The Romance of Isabel Lady Burton Volume II
  • At such times departed saints are rendered more intimately present to that soul in God; and this revival is as it were an holy intercourse of friend with friend, in Him who unites them all in one immortal tie. —  AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF MADAME GUYON
  • Contributing to this revival are the Sydney-based duo, The Presets, and Melbourne-based trio, Cut Copy (lead by DJ and graphic designer, Dan Whitford). —  PegasusNews.com stories: Music
  • At such a time, what†™ s needed for a revival is a movement of prayer, as Dave Butts, chairman of the National Prayer Committee, pointed out. —  Christian Today
  • The name is thankfully being revived in Harrow as part of a plain English revival by the local council. —  Home | Mail Online
 

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