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glossolalia
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The gift of speaking in tongues, usually claimed to be unknown by the speaker and interpreted by someone else. It is referred to in the New Testament, Acts 2:4, and is believed to be a gift of the Holy Spirit. It is a distinct feature of many revivals, especially the Pentecostal movement and the charismatic movement in this century.



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A shame, then, that preceding track Speak In Tongues is boring.
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