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The Church the Bible Built

The Church the Bible Built Many years ago the Rev. Robert Burris, now 92 years of age, worked for four and one-half years as a missionary in South China. As part of his ministry he journeyed into the mountains carrying copies of the Scriptures in Chinese for distribution. In this way, although he could not speak fluent Chinese, the people were given God’s word. Toward the end of his term Mr. Burris and three companions began a 180- mile journey with 4,000 copies of the Chinese New Testament. In the first ten days about half of these New Testaments had...

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An Angel Knocking

An Angel Knocking There came a frantic knock At the doctor’s office door, A knock, more urgent than he had ever heard before. ~~~~ “Come in, Come in,” the impatient doctor said, “Come in, Come in, before you wake the dead.” ~~ In walked a frightened little girl, a child no more than nine, It was plain for all to see, she had troubles on her mind. ~~~ “Oh doctor, I beg you, please come with me, My mother is surely dying, she’s as sick as she can be.” ~~~~ “I don’t make house calls, bring your mother here,” “But...

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Jesus Christ, Our Hope, Strength and Refuge!

For sins of human beings all, Lord Jesus laid His life on cross; Although a sin-free soul Himself, He suffered, died to redeem man. He shed His every drop of blood, Emancipating human race From punishment by hell for sins – Such heinous crimes upon the earth! The cross is part of Christian’s life, And persecutions will happen, As Christ predicted all these things, For those who walked in His foot-steps! His Holy Spirit guides Christians, Who live a righteous life for Christ, The only Son of Almighty – A heart of immense love for man! But Christ resurrected from...

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Heaven’s Stairs

The “Stairway” rises “Heaven high”- The “steps” are dark and steep, In weariness we climb them As we stumble, fall and weep… And many times we falter Along the “path of prayer” Wondering if You hear us And if You really care… Oh, give us some assurance, Restore our faith anew, So we can keep on climbing The “Stairs of Prayer” to You- For we are weak and wavering, Uncertain and unsure, And only meeting You in prayer Can help us to endure All life’s trials and troubles It’s sickness, pain and sorrow, And give us strength and courage To...

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Safely Home

I am home in Heaven, dear ones; Oh, so happy and so bright! There is perfect joy and beauty In this everlasting light. All the pain and grief is over, Every restless tossing passed; I am now at peace forever, Safely home in Heaven at last. Did you wonder I so calmly Trod the valley of the shade? Oh! but Jesus’ arm to lean on, Could I have one doubt or dread? Then you must not grieve so sorely, For I love you dearly still; Try to look beyond earth’s shadows, Pray to trust our Father’s Will. There is work...