Pre*ven"i*ent (?), a. [L. praeveniens, p. pr.] Going before; preceding;
hence, preventive. "Prevenient grace descending." Milton.
Pre*vent" (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Prevented; p. pr. & vb. n.
Preventing.] [L. praevenire, praeventum; prae before + venire to come.
See Come.] 1. To go before; to precede; hence, to go before as a guide;
to direct. [Obs.]
We which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not
prevent them which are asleep.