Sawdust trail
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sawdust-trail-267-313378
title:
Sawdust trail
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The sawdust trail or the sawdust circuit consisted of a series of temporary buildings or tents used by itinerant ministers for revival meetings. Tabernacle floors were covered with sawdust to dampen the noise of shuffling feet, and coming forward during the invitation became known as "hitting the sawdust trail." Billy Sunday repeatedly used the metaphor throughout his career. He told his audiences to "hit the sawdust trail" and give their lives to Jesus. At his revival meetings, "trail hitters"
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Temporary buildings used for revival meetings
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sawdust_trail
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2023-11-09T14:21:59Z
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