“What religion do you profess, Preacher?” – Ben, The Night of the Hunter ... Movie Quotes Database

Ben

What religion do you profess, Preacher?

Powell

The religion the Almighty and me worked out betwixt us.

Ben

I'll bet.

Powell

Salvation is a last minute business, boy...If you's to let that money serve the Lord's purpose, He might feel kindly turned towards ya...Now don't you think the Lord might change his mind if you was to... [Ben falls asleep]

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