CyberHymnal shares this edifying anecdote about today’s hymn
“As a young man who recently had been graduated from Brown University and Newton Theological Institution, I was supplying for a couple of Sundays the pulpit of the First Baptist Church in Philadelphia [Pennsylvania]. At the mid-week service, on the 26th of March, 1862, I set out to [...]
Entries from April 2008
April 30, 2008
He Leadeth Me, O Blessed Thought!
April 28, 2008
J.I. Packer quits Anglican Church
The Vancouver Sun reports that J.I. Packer has withdrawn from the Anglican church of Canada. I recall with joy reading “Knowing God” early on in my theological training and have appreciated the thought-provoking books which Dr. Packer has contributed in a number of areas.
Thank God for men and women still committed [...]
April 28, 2008
Concentration Camp = Consecration Camp
Saturday I had the joy of attending the 100th anniversary celebration for the Cheefoo schools established in China under China Inland Mission. The birthday of Mrs. Pearl Dobson who turned 100 in February was also celebrated.
What a diversity of stories of God’s grace -
Imprisonment of missionaries during World War II.
God’s protection in many dangerous situations.
Learning [...]
April 26, 2008
Heirs of Salvation, Chosen of God!
Heirs of salvation, chosen of God!
Past condemnation, sheltered by blood!
Even in Egypt feed we on the Lamb,
Keeping the statutes of God, the I AM.
In the world around, ’tis night,
Where the feast is spread, ’tis bright;
Israel’s Lord is Israel’s light.
‘Tis Jesus, ’tis Jesus, our Saviour from above.
‘Tis Jesus, ’tis Jesus, ’tis Jesus whom we love.
Pilgrims and [...]
April 25, 2008
TBS Graduation – May 2nd
One week from tonight I won’t be sitting at a computer blogging but sitting in a hotel banquet room celebrating with the Class of 2008. Then at 8:00 p.m. in the auditorium at Jarvis Street Baptist Church the Graduation Ceremony will be celebrated with guest speaker Dr. Tom Nettles.
I can’t believe it’s [...]
April 24, 2008
Irving Hetherington – Complaining?
I have been using “A Godward Life” by John Piper as part of my devotional time with the Lord. In selection #38, John Piper cites the story of Irving Hetherington who became a preacher in 1835 and felt called to leave Scotland for missions in Australia. Being of Scottish descent [...]
April 23, 2008
He Comes! Emmanuel Comes!
He comes! Emmanuel comes! Jesus, the crucified:
The Man of Sorrows–He Who bowed His head, and died;
Who hath redeemed us by His blood;
He comes to take us home to God.
He comes! our Advocate, Who bears us on His breast,
Himself to take us home To His eternal rest:
O let this hope dispel each fear, [...]
April 22, 2008
50th Wedding Anniversary
In a recent conversation with another believer I asked how many 50th wedding anniversary celebrations we would attend. How many of today’s marriages will last 50 years? Just in the past month I have heard of 4 marriage breakdowns, all among professing believers.
Many Christians do not understand the “covenant” [...]
April 21, 2008
Have ye counted the cost, Have ye counted the cost,
Ye warriors of the Cross?
Are ye fixed in heart for your Master’s sake,
To suffer all earthly loss?
Can ye bear the scoff of the worldly-wise,
As ye pass by pleasure’s bower,
To watch with your Lord on the mountain-top,
Through the dreary midnight hour?
Ye may drink of [...]
April 18, 2008
Online Baptism????
Dr. Russ Moore of Southern Baptist Seminary posted a link to an on-line baptism. Apparently this is the first online baptism in the world.
Online Baptism portrays the pastor in one location and a family linked by webcams in another city.
A few questions -
1) Where is the local church in this situation?
2) Can [...]
