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Rise of a Young Preacher in Dronfield and Rotherham
The narrative traces a youth’s spiritual awakening during a thunderstorm, his fervent prayer life, and efforts to spread evangelical religion from Dronfield to surrounding villages. He trains at an academy in Rotherham, preaches locally, faces initial scrutiny at licensing, and the case prompts debate in Parliament over licensing ages.
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Athirst
Dronfield
Academy
Rotherham
House of Commons