THE STORY BEHIND THE HYMN – “Calvary Covers It All.”

WARNING FOR THE FUTURE

by a Confederate Veteran

THE STORY BEHIND THE HYMN – “GOD WORKS IN MYSTERIOUS WAYS”

William Cowper, the author of this hymn, experienced several tragic events in his life, beginning with the death of his mother when he was six years old, and he suffered from depression all of his life.

Born the son of an Anglican clergyman, Cowper studied for the law, but was so intimidated at the prospect of the law exam that he attempted suicide.

WHEN GOD REACHED OUT TO THE DELAWARE INDIANS.

Proverbs 22:6, “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”

THE STORY BEHIND THE HYMN;

“I Have Decided To Follow Jesus”

Matthew 16:24-25 (KJV), “Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.  25  For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.”

THE FIRE AND BRIMSTONE PREACHER WHO SUCCEEDED!

Ezekiel 33:11 (KJV), “Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die,…?”

PROOF OF LOVE

Ephesians 1:4-5 (KJV), “According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: 5  Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,”

THUNDER OVER THE SMOKIES

Story of Confederate Cherokee Chaplain Unaguski  and the “Will Thomas Legion”

HOW WILL YOU RUN YOUR RACE THIS COMING YEAR?

AN INCIDENT IN THE CIVIL WAR