Welcome
to another edition of our church magazine.
Let
me also echo the comments that I hear every quarter after our magazine is
produced, "Thank you to all who contribute, produce and prepare this
witness from Ballee." Many many people benefit from this publication as it
is distributed by our members and friends to "the uttermost parts of the
earth."
Of
course a lot of people skip the Pastor's bit at the front ! But I humour myself
that a few might pause long enough at the start to read at least a little of the
article
As
I contemplated my contribution, I was imagining what it would be like to read
the Gospel narratives for the first time. I think that I would be amazed at the
miracles, wonder at the wisdom, be excited at Christ's example, and thrilled
with the teaching. But what would stand out more than all the rest would be the
tremendous claims made by Jesus Christ. I notice that these claims when uttered
aroused both interest and opposition, and I believe, if understood and
appreciated, will have the same interest or opposition when proclaimed today in
1998.
Let
me leave some of them with you
I.EQUALITY
WITH GOD John 14: 1 "Ye believe in God, believe also in me. "John 10:
30 " I and my Father are one." What an amazing claim, in a sense it
was no wonder that His enemies promptly took up stones to stone him. They saw
Him guilty of blasphemy.
I
remind you that the Lord Jesus did not on any occasion deny such a charge. He
did make the claim, and did so time and time again, because it was true. He was
God. Indeed, the theme of the Gospel of John is the reality of the deity of
Christ.
2.
ONLY TRUE REVELATION OF GOD 'Many claim in our generation, that they can
appreciate God in nature, a forest stream, a butterfly, a waterfall, others
claim to understand God in a mystical, sensual way - a feeling or sensation. But
listen to the claim of the Lord Jesus Christ in Luke 10 : 22 "No man
knoweth who the Son is, but the Father; and who the Father is, but the Son, and
He to whom the Son will reveal Him." Or, His words to Philip in John 14: 9
"He that hath seen me hath seen the Father." Whether in 30 AD or in
1998 AD this statement still holds true. If you would know God you can only do
so by a personal appreciation of Jesus Christ, and a personal application of His
saving work.
3.
POWER TO FORGIVE SIN When Christ said "Son, thy sins are forgiven
thee" Mark 2: 5,7. His enemies at once challenged Him saying "Who can
forgive sins but God only? Their acute religious minds stated the matter
accurately, and with convincing power flashed the answer "Arise," and
immediately the paralytic arose, took up his bed and walked, and for once they
were amazed and glorified God. Praise God today, that 'Through this Man (the
crucified, dead, buried and risen Christ) is preached unto you the forgiveness
of sins." Acts 13 : 38.
4.
PROMISE OF REST In the high pressure, high casualty lifestyle of today here is a
claim for A who repent and trust in Christ as Saviour. Matt 11 : 28. "Come
unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."
Those words have echoed around the world summoning countless millions from the
wreckage of sin to the haven of rest. Rest from the fear of judgment for sin,
rest from a guilty conscience, rest to do His will, rest, not only for today and
tomorrow but for all eternity.
5.
I AM THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE This claim made to Martha in John 11 was not
that He was a teacher or exponent on the resurrection but rather that He is the
Divine author of all resurrection, both spiritual and physical, and that He is
the root and fountain of all life. If you do not have Jesus Christ, then you do
not have, nor have you experienced "Life" as God intended it, You are
still "Dead in Sin."
6.
FULFILLER OF PROPHECY At the commencement of His ministry He said "This day
is the scripture fulfilled in your ears" (Luke 4: 2 1). After His
resurrection as He journeyed with two on the Emmaus Road
"He
expounded unto them in all the Scriptures the things concerning Himself' (Luke
24). It is impossible to reverently read Psalm 22, or Isaiah 53 comparing them
with the crucifixion chapters and not conclude that they refer to one and the
same person.
7.ALL
POWERFUL The last claim made by the Lord Jesus before His ascension is found in
Matt 28: 18 "All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth." We
see that power demonstrated as He raised the dead, cleansed the leper, gave
sight to the blind, cast out demons. He had power over the wind and sea. His
power has never waned, and I have witnessed His saving power in my own life,
and, praise God, in the life or our fellowship.
One
day I, along with a numberless throng, will lift our voices in praise to none
other this same Jesus Christ as we exclaim "Worthy is the lamb that was
slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom, and strength and honour, and
glory and blessing". Amen. Rev 5 : 12.
If
Jesus came to your house, to spend some time with you
If
He came unexpected, I wonder what you’d do?
Oh,
I know you’d give your nicest
room to such an Honoured Guest,
And
all the food you’d serve to Him would be the very best.
And
you would keep assuring Him you’re glad to have Him there,
That
serving Him in your home is joy beyond compare.
But
when you saw Him coming, would you meet Him at the door ?
With
arms outstretched in welcome to your Heavenly visitor,
Or
– would you have to change your clothes before you let Him in ?
Or
hide some magazines and put the Bible where they’d been,
Would
you turn off the radio and hope He hadn’t heard ?
And
wish you hadn’t uttered that last, loud hasty word.
Would
you hide your worldly music and put some Hymn books out ?
Would
you let Jesus walk right in, or would you rush about ?
And
I wonder if the Saviour spent a day or two with you,
Would
you go on doing the things you always do ?
Would
you go right on saying the things you always say ?
Would
life for you continue as it does from day to day ?
Would
your family conversation keep up its usual pace ?
And
would you find it hard each meal to say a table grace ?
Would
you sing the songs you always sing, and read the books you read ?
And
let him know the things on which your mind and spirit feed,
Would
you take Jesus with you everywhere you’d planned to go ?
Or
- maybe would you change your
plans, for just a day or so ?
Would
you be glad to have Him meet your very closest friends ?
Or
hope that they would stay away until His visit ends,
Would
you be glad to have Him stay forever, on and on ?
Or
would you sigh with great relief when He at last had gone ?
It
might be interesting to know the things that you would do,
If
Jesus came in person to spend some time with you.
Submitted
by Mrs J Stewart, (Garvagh)
And
it came to pass when Solomon, the Son of David, had finished the Temple of
Jerusalem, that he called unto him the chief Architects, the head of Artificers,
and Cunning Workers in Silver and in Gold, and in Wood, and
in
Ivory, and in Stone,- yea, all who had aided in rearing the Temple of the Lord;
and he said unto them, "Sit ye down at my table; I have prepared a feast
for all my chief Workers and Cunning Artificers, stretch forth your hands,
therefore, and eat, and drink, and be merry. Is not the labourer worthy of his
hire? Is not the skilful Artificers deserving of honour ?" "Muzzle not
the ox that treadeth out the corn."
And
when Solomon and the chief workmen were seated, and the fatness of the land and
Wine and the Oil thereof were set upon the table, there came one who knocked
loudly at the door, and forced himself even into the festal chamber. Then
Solomon, the King, was wroth, and said, 'Who and what manner of man art
thou?" And the man answered and said, "When men wish to honour me they
call me Son of the Forge, but when they desire to mock me, they call me Black
Smith; and seeing that the toil of working in the fire covers me with sweat and
smut, the later name, 0 King, is not inapt, and , in truth, thy servant desires
no better," 'But," said Solomon, "why come ye thus rudely and
unbidden to the feast, where none, save the chief of the workmen of the Temple
are invited ?" "Please ye, my Lord, I came rudely," replied the
man, "because thy servants obliged me to force my way, but I came not
unbidden. Was it not proclaimed that the Chief Workmen of the Temple were
invited to dine with the King of Israel ?"
Then
he who carved the cherubim said, "This fellow is no sculptor." And he
who inlaid the roof with pure gold, said "Neither is he a worker in fine
metals." And he who raised walls, said, "He is not a cutter of
stone." And he who made the roof cried out, "He is not cunning in
cedar wood; neither knoweth he the mystery of uniting pieces of strange timber
together." Then said Solomon, "What hast thou to say, Son of the
Forge, why I should not order thee to be plucked by the beard, scourged with a
scourge, and stoned to death with stones ?"
And
when the Son of the Forge heard this, he was in no sort dismayed, but advancing
to the table snatched up and swallowed a cup of wine, and said, "O King,
live for ever. The chief men of the Workers in wood and gold and stone have said
I am not one of them, and they have said truly. I am their superior, and they
are all my servants." And he turned him round, and said to the chief of the
carvers in stone, " Who made the tools with which you carve?" And he
said 'The Smith." And he said to the chief of the masons, "Who made
the chisels
with
which the stones of the temple were squared ?" And ho, said, "the
Smith." And he said to the chief of the workers in wood, "Who made the
tools with which you hewed the trees on Lebanon, and formed them into pillars
and roof of the temple ?" and he answered "the Smith." Then said
he to the Artificer in gold and in ivory, 'Who makes the instruments by which
you work beautiful things for my Lord the King ?" And he said, 'the
Smith." 'Enough, enough, good fellow," said Solomon, "thou hast
proved that I invited thee, and that thou art all men's father in art. Go, wash
the smut of the forge from thy face, and come and sit at my right hand. The
chiefs of the workmen are but men; thou art more.
Submitted
by R.L. Cameron
I
wanted to go, He said stay,
I
wanted to do, He said pray,
I
wanted to work, He said wait,
I
wanted to live, For his sake,
“Love
me child” He softly said,
“Oh
yes, Lord”, I bowed my head,
“I
want your way, I am your Son,
Not
my will, but thine be done!”
On
Sunday 1 st March our Pastor spoke from Gen 24 of a faithful servant who went to
find a bride for the Masters son. Unlike Rebecca no one responded to the
invitation even though the Master was well spoken of The Master's son was highly
recommended, the love of the Master was high lighted. Like the poem that follows
no one knows what the judgment day will reveal. Did you heed the call ? Or did
Satan deceive you ! Will you get another opportunity !!!
On
a rocky crag of Scotia's coast, An ancient castle stood;
For
centuries its massive walls, the invaders skill withstood:
Portcullis,
keep and iron gates, protection did afford.
And
safe in his embattled, hold reposed its youthful lord.
The
scion of a noble race, whose faithfulness was proved.
In
times when persecution raged against the cause they loved
In
him the faithful hoped to find a champion of the truth,
With
holy courage for the faith, he learned in years of youth.
But
Satan ever on the watch, his kingdom to extend,
Approached the unsuspecting lord to parley as a friend:
He
showed the world in brightest hues, its glory and its power,
But
hid the fact that all its joys are like a fading flower.
"Give
me your soul," the temper said, and honours shall be thine,
Among
the rich and great of earth your name shall brightly shine.
A
life of pleasure, and of all the heart of man desires –
With
none of those regretful woes which came upon your sires.
The
cause they in their zeal espoused no more demand your aid,
Nor
would it now with martyr's wreath, adorn your youthful head..
Transfer
your service now to me, my kingdom to extend,
And
I will see that all is right when you shall reach life's end.
The
tempter's promise seemed all fair, what could he wish for more ?
No
covenants to sign or keep, like to his sires of yore:
No
more to hear the world's reproach, or wear its brand of shame,
No
longer known as one who bore the Saviours Holy name.
What
passed within those hoary walls on that eventful day,
What
answer Satan did record before he went his way,
A
coming solemn judgment hour shall in its fullness tell,
And
what transpired shall be disclosed before all Heaven and Hell.
A
few brief years of revelry to that young proud man were given,
Opposing
all who loved the Lord, reviling Christ and Heaven,
Till
smitten by a dire disease, he laid him down to die,
Then
in his agony he sought God's mercy from on high.
"Nay,
Nay," the cunning tempter hissed. "you sold yourself to me,
And
as your choice in early life so must this death hour be:
You
may not thus play fast and loose, your bargain you must keep, A
And
what you have so fully sown, you now must surely reap. "
The
message that this solemn scene - to One and all would bring,
Concerns
the choice we each must make, and whom we serve as King.
If
God and Christ are known and loved, with them we soon shall dwell,
But
to a life of sin and shame the only end is HELL.
Francis
Smyth
This
is what a close friend always says, I don't whole heartedly agree. The Psalmist
in Psalm 39 says " I was dumb with silence, I held my peace even from
good." In verse 9 the Lord opened His mouth and he prayed. He realized the
brevity of time, no time to waste. He waited on the Lord his only hope for time
and for eternity. While he was yet alive he prayed for strength, verse 13. But !
there are times when we should be silent. Finding Fault.
It
is strange how oblivious we can be to our faults and how clearly we see the
faults of others. We need to
be careful for in most cases it only reflects on ourselves. I was disturbed on
one occasion by the stories I was subjected to, I asked one of our oversight to
help with a plan of escape he said. "tell them that's my brother or sister
you are talking about !" In the light of that we all know what Galatians 6
v 1 says.
We
can overcome the fault of finding fault if we are spiritual. It’s called
caring. Helping to restore the fallen one. The next step is learning to be deaf.
In slander the listener is almost if not quite as bad as the speaker. The only
true thing is to shut your ears the moment you begin to hear an evil report of
another. If we refuse to give our attention the narrator cannot continue. We all
aim at courtesy and courtesy requires that we be patient listeners, but even
courtesy does not require us to hear bad reports. Train your ears to close with
the first fault finding breath as the eyes do at the slightest approach of harm.
May
we use our senses well. Aim to keep unity. Don't take it for granted. Our enemy
doesn't sleep.
This
is always the way the Lord operates. He doesn't bless us to make us reservoirs,
but channels. He comforts us in all our trials THAT we may be able to comfort
others (2 Cor, 1 : 3,4). We read, He chose twelve that they should be with Him (
the way He blessed them), and that He might send them forth to preach ( how He
made them a blessing). Every believer has been enriched of the Lord that we, in
turn, can be His means of enriching others.
How
I praise Thee, precious Saviour, That Thy love laid hold of me; Thou hast saved
and cleansed and filled me, That I might Thy channel be.
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I
know what you say about girls in pants
There
are those who can and those who can’t!
But
have you not seen yourself from the rear
And
thought of wearing – a kilt my dear!
Submitted
by R.L.Cameron
Faith,
Faithful and Faithfulness are words that are found frequently in Scripture, but
I want us to think on this title, "The Faithfulness of God." Here is
one of the great foundation truths that every believer can enjoy and appreciate.
No matter how old or how young, how great or how little our understanding of
Scripture, we can each stand firm on the promise of God's word, - "Great is
Thy Faithfulness." Lam Ch 3 v 23,
In
order to concentrate our minds and hearts on this theme and it's implications,
let us note some passages on the "Faithfulness of God:-"
Faithfulness
is part of His character, Ist Cor 1 v 9 -
"God
is Faithful" (Isa 49 v 7.)
His
Faithfulness is declared to be ;-
Great
Lam.
3 v 23.
He can never be
unfaithful.
Established
PS.
89 v 2.
Incomparable
PS.
89 v 8.
Unfailing
Ps.
89 v 33.
Infinite
Ps.
36 v 5.
"Thy
faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds," here is the suggestion
of
faithfulness that cannot be limited.
"Thy
faithfulness is unto all generations."
Everlasting
PS
119 v 90.
Should
be pleaded in prayer
Ps 143 v 1 .
Should
he proclaimed
Ps 40 v 10. Ps 89 v 1.
His
Faithfulness is manifested in ; -
His
counsels Isa. 25 v 1.
Afflicting
His Saints
Ps. 119 v 75. Ist Peter 4
v 19.
In
fulfilling His promises
Ist. Kings 8 v 20. Ps.
132 v 11. Mic. 7 v 20. Heb. 10 v 23.
In
keeping His covenant
Deut. 7 v 9. Ps. 111 v 5
In
His testimonies
PS.
119 v 138.
In
executing His judgments
Jer. 23 v 20. Jer. 51 v
29.
In
forgiving sins
Ist John 1 v 9.
To
His saints
PS. 89 v 24. 2nd Thes. 3
v 3. Ist Cor. 10 v 13.
Saints
encouraged to depend on
I st Peter 4 v 19.
Should
be magnified
Ps.
89 v 5. Ps. 92 v 2.
Unbroken,
Unbounded, Unending - Faithfulness.
This
whole blessed truth is of the utmost importance to the believer, for on the
faithfulness of God our salvation depends. How humbling a thought it is, that
God should ever remain faithful to such sinful ones as us. Yet Paul rejoiced in
the fact that "faithful is He that calleth you, Who also will do it."
1 Thes 5 v 24. Do what ? For the answer, read the previous verse, v 23, and it
will be seen that the preservation of Spirit, Soul and Body are referred to, and
He who called will be faithful to complete what He has begun. Thus we see that
our salvation depends not upon what we are, but upon what He is.
To every Saint there comes that time of testing when faith is sorely tried and when afflictions bear heavily upon the spirit. If these afflictions bring questions and doubts to the soul, let us not imagine that they are without benefit. Such doubts and questions, when committed to the Lord turn to certainties and answers as we see the promises of His word.
A
minister visiting a Christian lady said to her, "supposing after all God
lets you down, and you end up in Hell." "Even as He likes," was
her reply, "but if He does, He will lose more than I will." This was a
true statement, God cannot break His word, she was relying upon the faithfulness
of God.
Sadly
we reflect upon the faithfulness of our own generation, of our own hearts, and
what we see causes
grave
concern. Satan is not slow to take advantage of such a state and he will suggest
that because we have
been
so unfaithful, we can hardly expect God to remain faithful. Over against the
suggestion of Satan we have
the words of Paul to Timothy, "If we believe not. yet He abideth faithful, He cannot deny Himself' What a comfort is this to remember, to know that He understands when faith is low and fears are high. When in those hours of gloom and despair we cry out of the darkness to Him, He will hear our feeble cry.
The
years roll on, continually revealing the sombre fact that neither men, nor man's
word can be relied upon But the passing years also bear eloquent testimony to
the faithfulness of God. Therefore we should not fear, for in this divinely
revealed truth that "God is faithful," we have solid confidence that
guarantees our security, enabling us to say.
"I trust thy faithfulness and power, to guide me in this trying
hour. "
In
these days when the love of many is waxing cold, may we be found faithful to Him
in return, till the race be run and glory dawns.
Pardon
for sin and a peace that endureth,
Thine
own dear presence to cheer and to guide,
Strength
for today and bright hope for tomorrow,
Blessings
all mine, with ten thousand beside.
Great
is Thy faithfulness, Great is Thy faithfulness,
Morning
by morning new mercies I see,
All
I have needed Thy hand hath provided,
Great
is Thy faithfulness, Lord unto me.
David Mitchell
The
longing of the Spirit, the yearning of the Bride for her Heavenly Bridegroorn,
the desire of the individual believer and the final prayer in the Bible all
express a joyous anticipation of the blessed hope. One of these days it will
surely happen. Until then it is our holy privilege and responsibility to show
forth His death at the Lord's Supper.
J.
Boyd Nicholson.
As
we meet Thee in communion, earnest of our coming bliss.
F.R.
Havergal.
Worship
refreshes the soul as sleep refreshes the body.
The
Joy of the Way to Calvary (Luke Ch 23 v28
As
we approach the Easter season our minds will become, more keenly focused,
perhaps, on the sufferings of Christ on our behalf nearly 2000 years ago. Each
of us will endeavour to focus on specific events during the week, culminating at
the pinnacle of where our faith and hope begin. I have been captivated by these
seven words recorded in Luke 23, for many seasons, and being greatly re-assured
that in this evil day, when the depth of man's sinfulness seems to know no
limitations: and the cries of the redeemed grow louder and more frequent, that
good, will in a day to come triumph over evil.
The
way from Pilate's judgment seat to Calvary has been called the 'via dolorosa,'
'the way of pain.' If the name conjures for us an image which encourages us to
renew and deepen our sorrow of the events of that day then such a name is
appropriate enough. Should the name however, emphasis for us the mind of Christ,
if it be his sorrow we have in view, its insight is at fault, and ultimately
bestows no honour on Jesus. Other religions have hijacked and given their own
interpretation to the events recorded in the Scriptures; and fastened our eyes
on the physical suffering of the cross, forgetful of what the reticence of the
Gospels and the express triumph of the Epistles might have taught us; the
radiant victory of the spirit over the flesh.
Jesus
has often been referred to as the Man of Sorrows - outside of the New Testament,
This can be misleading and give rise to an ignorant and mistaken corruption of
the One whom we seek to follow. An incident is recorded for us - in Matthew 16
when Jesus asked his disciples who the masses thought he might be. Some
considered Him to be Jeremiah, the weeping prophet; which is quickly brushed
aside with Peter stating emphatically "Thou are the Christ, the Son of the
living God."
As
we recount the life of Christ through the Gospels, we cannot escape from the
fact that he led a singularly joyous life. Words such as peace, love, serenity
and joy pervade from every strand of his being. Hes delights were with the sons
of men and he found tender solace in their homes, and uplifting gladness in
their love.
When
we consider His incarnation a shadow falls upon our spirits as its humiliation
forces itself upon us, yet we often forget the eager will behind it, which made
its limitations a constant joy. His youth in Nazareth, with the dawning
consciousness of His mission, was a time of eager desire and racing pulse. His
poverty, gave Him an unburdened life, unlike the lifestyles we choose for
ourselves today which so often create more sorrow than joy. "A man's
life" He said, "consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he
possesseth." "Take no thought for the morrow." The silence that
dwelt among the hills of Judea, the glory of the grass of the field, spoke to
Him with a voice which no poet's car ever heard. Ah! when we understand the
source of his joy, then we can begin to understand that, despite His loneliness
and separation in His higher experiences, despite the unknowing burden of men's
sins and sorrows, and despite that last pitiful hour on the hill of Golgotha, no
human heart ever thrilled with a joy to match that of Jesus. Look again as he
passes on the way to Calvary and surely there we can find that from the depths
of His joy a stream is flowing which cannot be quenched. We can begin to
understand why He could say to His disciples as He stood on the threshold of the
agony of Gethsemane, and felt the very shadow of the cross, these beautiful
words of John 15: 11 ring out,
"These things have I spoken unto you that my joy might remain in you, and
that your joy might be full".
Look
at Jesus now, as He walks the way to Calvary. That searching and discipling
night in Gethsemane had passed away. The pitiless deeds of the Courtyard and
judgment seat, condemned the lamb
to the slaughter. The morning has ushered in that great day. Flesh and heart of
those most close have fainted and failed. Simon bears His cross, and now He is
going forward to the last deed of all. A high elation is upon His spirit, over -
mastering the pain and quenching the sorrow. The cry of the women of Jerusalem
breaks upon the air. He stops and turns and because He will not have them
misunderstanding Him, and give a false accompaniment to His crowning act, He
chides them for their tears. The joys of time and sense, yes !
have
been removed from Him, but not, the joys of the spirit, He has His deep delight
in spiritual things which has sustained him and made the way to Calvary an
unlifting triumph.
For
many who read this article, I trust, will have entered into and are living on
the fruits of pardon and peace with God and a joy which passes all
understanding. Yet the world around us is stretching out it withered hands to be
healed, its empty hearts to be filled. And we possess that purest, holiest joy,
into which no subtle selfishness enters, in the spiritual well being of men.
Each day that God grants us breath in our nostrils should be an expression of
joy in the spiritual things that we possess, quenching all desire for those
things that the world strives to achieve. How easy it is to strive in the wrong
direction for those things wherein, we think there is joy!
As
I conclude this article on the evening of 22nd March 1998, this day has been
etched indelibly upon my mind, as I’m sure yours,- with much soul-searching
questions, as I wrestle to try and understand that simple yet profound
statement. "Why Lord ?" The hymnist's line is perfection,
"Further along we'll know all about it." The imprint of the Shorter
Catechism imparted at the feet of gracious and godly men, comes to my mind;
"Man's chief end is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever." Do you, and
are you living it?
It is with deep regret and shock that the news of Richard's tragic death reached us at Ballee on Lord's day morning the 22nd March 1998. It is so sad for us to record this untimely passing of our beloved Brother. We thank God for times of fellowship with him and for memories which time cannot erase. In the presence of such difficult circumstances we turn to the Lord, "From the end of the earth will I cry unto Thee, lead me to the rock that is higher than I ". (Ps. 61 v2)
To
his Mother, Father and sister Lilian, and the wider family circle we extend our
deepest sympathy and commend them to the One who is well acquainted with the
feelings of our infirmities and whose everlasting arms are round about,
underneath and able to bear them tip in this trying time of bereavement and
sorrow.
Richard
first came to Ballee in April 1991. He had a good testimony, he loved the Lord
dearly and served Him faithfully. He was an enthusiastic member of the
Fellowship. He helped Sam and Anna Irons in the work at Sandes Home in Holywood.
He had a burden for lost souls in the South of Ireland and made frequent trips
there to help in outreach and encouragement in Dublin and Cork. He had a
compassionate manner and never in my experience did he portray a spirit of
criticism.
He
was good to Ballee during those years and just last December I wrote to Richard
on behalf of the Fellowship to thank him for the kind gift of a mixer deck for
the recording equipment at Ballee. This is proving to be of Great benefit in
that department of the work.
His
untimely death came as a great shock to all in our Fellowship acid his passing
is a tremendous loss to us. He will be sadly missed and again we commend the
family circle to your prayerful support. He was good to his Father and mother
and they will miss him sorely.
D.Mitchell. (Secretary)
If
ever we hope for God's acceptance of us, it must not be for anything, but purely of grace for his dear Son's sake according
to the promises of his word. The most righteous cannot bear the severity of
God's justice. They who best know their own hearts will ever be the first to
condemn themselves, and to cry for mercy at God's hand, and they who plead
guilty before the law and flee to the grace of the gospel in Christ, shall be
justified from all things.
When
our distress is greatest, God's power and grace shall be the more magnified in
our deliverance. Though it be hard to exercise courageous faith under sore
troubles, yet remembrance of God's
kindness, to ourselves or others in former times is very encouraging.
They who thirst for His presence, favour, and love shall never be sent away empty from His throne of grace whatever they ask.
Both
submitted By Albert Moore.
Submitted By M. Robinson
OUR
GOD IS…….
BLESSED,
ENDURING, ETERNAL, FAITHFUL, GRACIOUS, IMMORTAL, GREAT, HOLY, HUMBLE, KIND,
JUST, LOVE, MERCIFUL, PATIENT, TRUE, WISE, WONDERFUL, KING, LIFE, ONE, PEACE,
LIGHT, PRINCE, RIGHTEOUS, TRUTH, CLEAN, UPRIGHT, REFUGE, IMMUTABLE, GLORIFIED,
EVERLASTING
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