THE FIREMEN'S PARADE One of the most impressive parades ever to travel the streets of New York City was when 12,000 people marched behind automobiles packed with men, women and children. On the sides of the cars were signs which read, “These people have all been saved from burn ing buildings by New York City fire men.” Immediately behind the cars marched the men who had sewed the lives. They were decorated with medals and other appropriate honors. Thou sands along the way cheered the heroes. Those courageous men braved both smoke and flames to rescue people whom they had never met before. The parade was a thrilling and befitting TESTING I laid it down in silence. This work of mine And took what God had sent me: A resting time.
Prophecy (continued) which Ralph Keiper has lived, will be there, but not I..No winder Paul says, “Wherefore comfort one another with these words” (verse 18). When a loved one has gone to be with the Lord, it is true we sorrow be cause we will miss them. We do not sorrow hopelessly however, for we know MY BIBLE AND I I have a companion of infinite worth; We travel together through this dreary earth. From pilgrimage here to a home in the sky. We're traveling together, my Bible and I. I have a companion, a wonderful guide! A solace and comfort whatever betide; A friend never failing when others pass by— Oh, blessed communion — my Bible and I! I have a companion, 'tis God's Holy Word, Revealing from heaven the mind of my Lord; M y rock and my refuge when danger is nigh— We've blessings eternal, my Bible and I. I have a companion, a dear faithful friend, A union of blessing that never shall end. Till Jesus returns with His saints from on high. We'll travel together, my Bible and I! O light of my pathway! Thou lamp to my feet! O manna from heaven! So precious and sweet. For thee do I live, and for thee would I die, Forever and ever, my Bible and I. — M. H. Knobloch that some day we shall be with them and we will be gathered together in His presence. Let us not be ignorant of this wonderful truth but rather com fort one another by it as we look to that day of rejoicing and gladness.
I took the rest and stillness From His own hand. And felt this present illness Was what He planned. There is a blessed resting In lying still: In letting His hand mold us, Just as He will. In working or in waiting. May we fulfill Not ours at all, but only The Master's will.
honor to be sure. But, think of the eternal joy and reward awaiting the believer who, disregarding the con sequences, has rescued souls from hell itself. This is what the Apostle Jude meant when he wrote, under the in spiration of the Holy Spirit, “But ye, beloved, building up yourselves in your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. And of some have compassion, making a difference: And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.” 26
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