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Self ExaminationHymn # 13 – 5 verses

Self ExaminationHymn # 13 – 5 verses

Am I a soldier of the cross,

A fol’w- er of the Lamb?

And shall I fear to own his cause,

Or blush to speak his name?

Am I a soldier of the cross,

A fol’w- er of the Lamb?

And shall I fear to own his cause,

Or blush to speak his name?

Must I be borne to Par – adise,

On Flower – y beds of ease,

While oth-ers fought win the prize,

And sailed through bloody seas?

Must I be borne to Par – adise,

On Flower – y beds of ease,

While oth-ers fought win the prize,

And sailed through bloody seas?

Are there no foes for me to face?

Must I not stem the flood?

Is this vain world a friend to grace,

To help me on to God?

Are there no foes for me to face?

Must I not stem the flood?

Is this vain world a friend to grace,

To help me on to God?

Sure I must fight if I would reign;

Increase my courage, Lord;

I’ll bear the toil, endure the pain,

Support - ed by thy Word.

Sure I must fight if I would reign;

Increase my courage, Lord;

I’ll bear the toil, endure the pain,

Support - ed by thy Word.

When thine il-lus-trious day shall rise,

And all thy saints shall shine,

And shouts of vic-t’ry rend the skies,

The glory, Lord, be thine.

When thine il-lus-trious day shall rise,

And all thy saints shall shine,

And shouts of vic-t’ry rend the skies,

The glory, Lord, be thine.


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“Presbyter of Alexandria, Egypt, he was widely acclaimed for his scholarly, ascetic and morally exemplary life…. Opposed to lordship in the church, he humbly declined the offer of becoming bishop of Alexandria.

Arius became the chief spokesman for the early church view of the

“Presbyter of Alexandria, Egypt, he was widely acclaimed for his scholarly, ascetic and morally exemplary life…. Opposed to lordship in the church, he humbly declined the offer of becoming bishop of Alexandria.

Arius became the chief spokesman for the early church view of the

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pre-eminence of the Heavenly Father above all other beings. He resisted the efforts of churchmen such as Alexander and Athanasius to equate Jesus with God. He believed the Bible taught that Jesus was to be highly esteemed above men and not co-eternal, co-equal, or identical in substance.

pre-eminence of the Heavenly Father above all other beings. He resisted the efforts of churchmen such as Alexander and Athanasius to equate Jesus with God. He believed the Bible taught that Jesus was to be highly esteemed above men and not co-eternal, co-equal, or identical in substance.


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There was a time when the Son was not; he was made, like all creatures, of a substance that had not previously existed. In 321 A.D. he was excommunicated by a synod convened by Alexander, the ruling patriarch… As the dispute escalated to threaten the unity of the empire, the Emperor

There was a time when the Son was not; he was made, like all creatures, of a substance that had not previously existed. In 321 A.D. he was excommunicated by a synod convened by Alexander, the ruling patriarch… As the dispute escalated to threaten the unity of the empire, the Emperor


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Constantine convened the Council of Nicea in 325 to settle the matter. At the council, the emperor himself took a leading role, although it is doubtful that he could have comprehended the theological points at issue. Essentially a politician, he concluded that the Alexandrian view was the most

Constantine convened the Council of Nicea in 325 to settle the matter. At the council, the emperor himself took a leading role, although it is doubtful that he could have comprehended the theological points at issue. Essentially a politician, he concluded that the Alexandrian view was the most


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expedient. He therefore forced its adoption upon the council and threatened loss of position to any who disagreed. Only Arius and twobishops refused to sign the Creed; all three were banished. Undaunted, Arius composed a rival creed to that of Nicea which so impressed Constantine that he was

expedient. He therefore forced its adoption upon the council and threatened loss of position to any who disagreed. Only Arius and twobishops refused to sign the Creed; all three were banished. Undaunted, Arius composed a rival creed to that of Nicea which so impressed Constantine that he was


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recalled. But on the very day of his installation ceremony in Constantinople, Arius died under suspicious circumstances, leading his friends to suspect he had been poisoned.”

The Seven Churches of Revelation, Redeker,

1989, p. 12

recalled. But on the very day of his installation ceremony in Constantinople, Arius died under suspicious circumstances, leading his friends to suspect he had been poisoned.”

The Seven Churches of Revelation, Redeker,

1989, p. 12

“And to the angel of the church of Pergamos write; These things are spoken by him who has the sharp two edged sword. I know where you live - where Satan sits enthroned. I know that you


hold fast to my name and that you never denied your faith in me even in the days when Antipas, my faithful witness, was killed before your eyes in the very house of Satan.” Rev. 2:12, 13 (Phillips)






Arius and others who followed him were still part of the Papal system

Arius and others who followed him were still part of the Papal system





They defended the truth regarding the superiority of God

They defended the truth regarding the superiority of God





Antipas means “anti-father” Antipas means “anti-father”





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Their legacy was one of hungering for the truth of God’s word, balanced with a God-

honoring lifestyle

Their legacy was one of hungering for the truth of God’s word, balanced with a God-

honoring lifestyle

Peter WaldoPeter Waldo

“Sell everything that you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” Luke 18:22 (NIV)

“Sell everything that you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” Luke 18:22 (NIV)

In 1170 AD he founded a group known as

“The Poor of Lyon”

In 1170 AD he founded a group known as

“The Poor of Lyon”


“He arranged for the Gospels and some other books of the Bible to be translated in common speech . . . which he read very often, though without understanding their import. Infatuated with himself, he usurped the prerogatives of the Apostles by presuming to preach the Gospel in the streets, where he

“He arranged for the Gospels and some other books of the Bible to be translated in common speech . . . which he read very often, though without understanding their import. Infatuated with himself, he usurped the prerogatives of the Apostles by presuming to preach the Gospel in the streets, where he


made many disciples, and involving them, both men andwomen, in a like presumption by sending them out, in turn, to preach.

These people, ignorant and illiterate, went about through the towns, entering houses andeven churches, spreading many errors round about.”

made many disciples, and involving them, both men andwomen, in a like presumption by sending them out, in turn, to preach.

These people, ignorant and illiterate, went about through the towns, entering houses andeven churches, spreading many errors round about.”


“The principal heresy, then, of the aforesaid Waldensians was and still remains the contempt for ecclesiastical power. Excommunicated for this reason and delivered to Satan, they were precipitated into innumerable errors. . . The erring followers and sacrilegious masters of this sect

“The principal heresy, then, of the aforesaid Waldensians was and still remains the contempt for ecclesiastical power. Excommunicated for this reason and delivered to Satan, they were precipitated into innumerable errors. . . The erring followers and sacrilegious masters of this sect

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hold and teach that they are not subject to the lord pope or Roman pontiff or to any prelates of the Roman Church.”

From an Inquisitor’s report found in church archives in southern France

hold and teach that they are not subject to the lord pope or Roman pontiff or to any prelates of the Roman Church.”

From an Inquisitor’s report found in church archives in southern France

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The name Waldo can be said as “Valdensius”

His followers then were referred to as the “Waldensians”

They were simply Catholics who wanted to live simple

austere lives and preach the Gospel to the world

The name Waldo can be said as “Valdensius”

His followers then were referred to as the “Waldensians”

They were simply Catholics who wanted to live simple

austere lives and preach the Gospel to the world

“I will give authority to my two witnesses to proclaim the message, clothed in sackcloth and ashes for twelve hundred and sixty days.” Rev. 11:3

“I will give authority to my two witnesses to proclaim the message, clothed in sackcloth and ashes for twelve hundred and sixty days.” Rev. 11:3

The two witnesses are the Old and New Testaments

The two witnesses are the Old and New Testaments

• The propriety of poverty and asceticism

as a means of spiritual growth

• the role of ritualism in their lives

• they espoused deep involvement of the laity in Christian service and activity

• the integrity of the clergy, and the

worldly lifestyle of many of the priests

• Papal interpretation of the Bible

• The propriety of poverty and asceticism

as a means of spiritual growth

• the role of ritualism in their lives

• they espoused deep involvement of the laity in Christian service and activity

• the integrity of the clergy, and the

worldly lifestyle of many of the priests

• Papal interpretation of the Bible

Common Issues Among Other Groups;Common Issues Among Other Groups;

• The Scriptures alone were sufficient to guide people to Salvation

• The blessings …of the Church did not confer any particular sanctity upon the things or persons blessed

• Catholic priests. . .had no authority; and the Pope of Rome was the chief of all heretics

• Everyone had the right to preach publicly the word of God

• Purgatory is a dream, an invention of the sixth century

• Indulgences were the invention of covetous Priests

• The Scriptures alone were sufficient to guide people to Salvation

• The blessings …of the Church did not confer any particular sanctity upon the things or persons blessed

• Catholic priests. . .had no authority; and the Pope of Rome was the chief of all heretics

• Everyone had the right to preach publicly the word of God

• Purgatory is a dream, an invention of the sixth century

• Indulgences were the invention of covetous Priests

The Waldensians Believed:The Waldensians Believed:

• The invocation of Saints is wrong

• Every honor given to holy images and to the relics of Saints should to be abolished

• Hearing Confession was useless, . . .it was enough to confess our sins to God

• The church and the state should remain as separate authorities

• The bread and wine were to be viewed as a memorial, not as a sacrifice

• The invocation of Saints is wrong

• Every honor given to holy images and to the relics of Saints should to be abolished

• Hearing Confession was useless, . . .it was enough to confess our sins to God

• The church and the state should remain as separate authorities

• The bread and wine were to be viewed as a memorial, not as a sacrifice

The Waldensians Believed:The Waldensians Believed:

Waldensians fleeing the CrusadesWaldensians fleeing the Crusades

Waldensian Strong holdsWaldensian Strong holds

1214 - First crusade against the Waldensians began




Waldensians fleeing the CrusadesWaldensians fleeing the Crusades

“For twenty long years Languedoc and Provence in France were subjected to a blood bath which not only wiped out the most advanced culture of the time but introduced … into the Church, …the rule that any ideological deviation must be crushed by force.”

“For twenty long years Languedoc and Provence in France were subjected to a blood bath which not only wiped out the most advanced culture of the time but introduced … into the Church, …the rule that any ideological deviation must be crushed by force.” Tens of thousands

were murderedTens of thousands

were murderedGiorgio Tourn, The Waldensians, p. 18

“In June of 1561 the Italian town of San Sisto, with its 6,000 inhabitants was burned to the ground. Another neighboring Italian

“In June of 1561 the Italian town of San Sisto, with its 6,000 inhabitants was burned to the ground. Another neighboring Italian

town, Guardia Piemontese, was likewise destroyed. Prisoners were burned like torches, sold as slaves to the Moors or condemned to die of starvation in dungeons. The massacre reached its height at Montalto Uffugo on June 11th. On the steps in front of the parish church, 88 Waldensians were slaughtered one by one, like animals brought to market. Giorgio Tourn, The Waldensians, p. 88

town, Guardia Piemontese, was likewise destroyed. Prisoners were burned like torches, sold as slaves to the Moors or condemned to die of starvation in dungeons. The massacre reached its height at Montalto Uffugo on June 11th. On the steps in front of the parish church, 88 Waldensians were slaughtered one by one, like animals brought to market. Giorgio Tourn, The Waldensians, p. 88

Burning of San SistoBurning of San Sisto

“. . .Men and women, great and lesser, day and night do not cease to learn and teach; the workman who labors all day teaches or learns at night . . . "

Edward Peters, Heresy and Authority in Medieval Europe, p. 153

“. . .Men and women, great and lesser, day and night do not cease to learn and teach; the workman who labors all day teaches or learns at night . . . "

Edward Peters, Heresy and Authority in Medieval Europe, p. 153

Waldensian Pastor Henri Arnaud - 1692Waldensian Pastor Henri Arnaud - 1692

“I know your deeds, your love and faith, your service and perseverance, and that you are now doing more than you did at first.” Rev. 2:19 (NIV)

“I know your deeds, your love and faith, your service and perseverance, and that you are now doing more than you did at first.” Rev. 2:19 (NIV)

John WycliffeJohn Wycliffe

“[Wycliffe] was a pupil, a graduate, a master, a doctor, and a professor in Oxford University, an institution second to none in Europe… In Oxford, Wycliffe stood without a rival. He was a man of slender frame, genial disposition, immense energy, immovable conviction, and of austere plainness and purity of life.”

“[Wycliffe] was a pupil, a graduate, a master, a doctor, and a professor in Oxford University, an institution second to none in Europe… In Oxford, Wycliffe stood without a rival. He was a man of slender frame, genial disposition, immense energy, immovable conviction, and of austere plainness and purity of life.”

History of the Church of God, p. 457 - Hassell

John WycliffeJohn Wycliffe

“The great theme of Wycliffe’s life was summed up in his glorious statement, ‘The sacred Scriptures be the property of the people, and one which no party should be allowed to wrest from them.’”

“The great theme of Wycliffe’s life was summed up in his glorious statement, ‘The sacred Scriptures be the property of the people, and one which no party should be allowed to wrest from them.’”

There are currently over 500 English translations

of the Bible

There are currently over 500 English translations

of the Bible

“This 1410 Wycliffe New Testament was the personal copy of one of England’s most famous martyrs, Richard Hunne. Richard Hunne’s lawsuits against the Roman Catholic clergy of England resulted in his murder at the Lollard’s Tower, and Hunne is

“This 1410 Wycliffe New Testament was the personal copy of one of England’s most famous martyrs, Richard Hunne. Richard Hunne’s lawsuits against the Roman Catholic clergy of England resulted in his murder at the Lollard’s Tower, and Hunne is

mentioned in Foxe’s Book of Martyrs for this. Hunne was put on trial posthumously, and this very New Testament is mentioned in the depositions of these famous trials. This particular piece is probably the single most important symbol of the Protestant movement in England that is in private hands. There is no way to put a market value on it… It is being offered at 2.75 Million Dollars

mentioned in Foxe’s Book of Martyrs for this. Hunne was put on trial posthumously, and this very New Testament is mentioned in the depositions of these famous trials. This particular piece is probably the single most important symbol of the Protestant movement in England that is in private hands. There is no way to put a market value on it… It is being offered at 2.75 Million Dollars

• Wealth and power had so corrupted the church that a reform was needed

• The church should return to the poverty and simplicity of the apostles

• Church property should be taken over by the state

• Wealth and power had so corrupted the church that a reform was needed

• The church should return to the poverty and simplicity of the apostles

• Church property should be taken over by the state

Luttenworth Church

Where Wycliffe Preached

Luttenworth Church


Wycliffe’s PulpitWycliffe’s Pulpit

• Applied prophecies of Daniel to Papacy

• The Bible should be the only rule to follow

• Oppossed church hierarchy, the priesthood, indulgences, confession, penance, veneration of images and transsubstantiation

• Applied prophecies of Daniel to Papacy

• The Bible should be the only rule to follow

• Oppossed church hierarchy, the priesthood, indulgences, confession, penance, veneration of images and transsubstantiation

Luttenworth Church


Luttenworth Church


Wycliffe’s PulpitWycliffe’s Pulpit

It took months to produce just one Bible

It took months to produce just one Bible

“The Lollards” “The Lollards”

• From Dutch word, “Lollaerd,” - to lull to sleep” (Derivative of “lullaby” )

• From Latin word “Lolium” - “tares”

• From Old English word “Loller” – “a lazy vagabond, a fraudulent beggar”

• From Dutch word, “Lollaerd,” - to lull to sleep” (Derivative of “lullaby” )

• From Latin word “Lolium” - “tares”

• From Old English word “Loller” – “a lazy vagabond, a fraudulent beggar”


“These are the words of him who holds the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. I know your deeds; you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead. Wake up! Strengthen what remains and is about to die… If you do not wake up I will come like a thief, and you will not know what time I come to you.”

Rev. 3:1-3 (NIV)


Rev. 3:1-3 (NIV)



Rev. 3:1-3 (NIV)


Rev. 3:1-3 (NIV)

Sardis means “Remnant”Sardis means “Remnant”



Rev. 3:1-3 (NIV)


Rev. 3:1-3 (NIV)

As a response to Waldo’s “Poor Men of Lyon” Papacy formed

a group known as “Mendicant Friars”

Mendicant = “to beg”

As a response to Waldo’s “Poor Men of Lyon” Papacy formed

a group known as “Mendicant Friars”

Mendicant = “to beg”

They copied Waldo’s approach of poverty and preaching because they saw how popular it was and they wanted to counteract Waldo’s work and bring people back to the “crumbling church ”

Also known as “The Begging Friars”

They copied Waldo’s approach of poverty and preaching because they saw how popular it was and they wanted to counteract Waldo’s work and bring people back to the “crumbling church ”

Also known as “The Begging Friars”

Morning Star of the Reformation

Morning Star of the Reformation

The Swift RiverThe Swift River

“His doctrines would spread throughout the world as

his ashes spread to the sea.”

“His doctrines would spread throughout the world as

his ashes spread to the sea.”

Luttenworth Church

Persecution of the LollardsPersecution of the Lollards

• Princess Ann offered Bohemian students scholarships to Oxford

• These students then carried the doctrines of Wycliffe back home with them

• Princess Ann offered Bohemian students scholarships to Oxford

• These students then carried the doctrines of Wycliffe back home with them

Painting of Coronation/Marriage of King Richard II and Princess Ann of BohemiaPainting of Coronation/Marriage of King Richard II and Princess Ann of Bohemia

John HussJohn Huss

Huss Before the CounselHuss Before the Counsel“Here is the Heresiarch” (Chief advocate of a heresy)

“Here is the Heresiarch” (Chief advocate of a heresy)

“… Arriving at the gate of the Episcopal palace, he saw a pile of wood, and believed that he was already at the place of execution. He was soon undeceived, for the wood being fired, he saw his writings brought forward, and successively thrown into the flames. … He now approached the large area,

“… Arriving at the gate of the Episcopal palace, he saw a pile of wood, and believed that he was already at the place of execution. He was soon undeceived, for the wood being fired, he saw his writings brought forward, and successively thrown into the flames. … He now approached the large area,



which had been cleared from the crowd, who still anxiously pressed forward wherever the vigilance of the guards was relaxed. … In the center he saw an accumulation of bundled sticks, amidst which a strong post was erected. Several men were employed in carrying more wood in

which had been cleared from the crowd, who still anxiously pressed forward wherever the vigilance of the guards was relaxed. … In the center he saw an accumulation of bundled sticks, amidst which a strong post was erected. Several men were employed in carrying more wood in



the open space, and four large bundles of straw were placed inside the bundled sticks. A man of ferocious aspect stood near the post about which the bundled wood was being piled. He was engaged in dis-entangling the coils of a rope, which had been recently immersed in

the open space, and four large bundles of straw were placed inside the bundled sticks. A man of ferocious aspect stood near the post about which the bundled wood was being piled. He was engaged in dis-entangling the coils of a rope, which had been recently immersed in



water, and two or three chains were laid across a bench, with the appearance of careful arrangement…

The executioner then took a frock, prepared with pitch and tar. It was brought to Huss, and wearing this, he was conducted to the stake…

water, and two or three chains were laid across a bench, with the appearance of careful arrangement…

The executioner then took a frock, prepared with pitch and tar. It was brought to Huss, and wearing this, he was conducted to the stake…



Huss was first tied round the middle with cords. A chain was passed over these, and chains were fastened to his left leg and his neck. Thus securely bound to the stake, the wooden bundles… were piled to the chin; straw was placed beneath and between them where it was thought likely most effectually to contribute to

Huss was first tied round the middle with cords. A chain was passed over these, and chains were fastened to his left leg and his neck. Thus securely bound to the stake, the wooden bundles… were piled to the chin; straw was placed beneath and between them where it was thought likely most effectually to contribute to



the fierceness of the blaze. A moment of awful expectation followed. The executioner approached with a lighted torch; when the Duke of Bavaria rode up to Huss, and loudly called to him, demanding that he should now renounce his errors; at the same time reminding him that in a few moments it would be out of his power

the fierceness of the blaze. A moment of awful expectation followed. The executioner approached with a lighted torch; when the Duke of Bavaria rode up to Huss, and loudly called to him, demanding that he should now renounce his errors; at the same time reminding him that in a few moments it would be out of his power

to do so.

“I thought the danger already passed” he replied; “but happily, I am nothing tempted to gainsay what I have advanced. I have taught the truth, and am now ready to seal it with my blood. Ultimately it shall prevail, though I may not see it. This day you kindle the flames of persecution about a poor and worthless

to do so.

“I thought the danger already passed” he replied; “but happily, I am nothing tempted to gainsay what I have advanced. I have taught the truth, and am now ready to seal it with my blood. Ultimately it shall prevail, though I may not see it. This day you kindle the flames of persecution about a poor and worthless

sinner; but the spirit which animates me, shall, phoenix-like, ascend from my ashes, soar majestically on high through many succeeding ages, and prove to all the Christian world, how vain this persecution, how impotent your rage.”

sinner; but the spirit which animates me, shall, phoenix-like, ascend from my ashes, soar majestically on high through many succeeding ages, and prove to all the Christian world, how vain this persecution, how impotent your rage.”

…Huss saw the torch resumed, and in the same instant he heard the crackling of the lighted straw.”

The Massachusetts Spy and Worcester County Advertiser

Wednesday, September 27, 1826

…Huss saw the torch resumed, and in the same instant he heard the crackling of the lighted straw.”

The Massachusetts Spy and Worcester County Advertiser

Wednesday, September 27, 1826

“Yet you have a few people in Sardis who have not soiled their clothes. They will walk with me, dressed in white, for they are worthy. He who overcomes will, like me, be dressed in white. I will never erase his name from the book of life, but will acknowledge his name before my father and his angels.” Rev. 3:4, 5

“Yet you have a few people in Sardis who have not soiled their clothes. They will walk with me, dressed in white, for they are worthy. He who overcomes will, like me, be dressed in white. I will never erase his name from the book of life, but will acknowledge his name before my father and his angels.” Rev. 3:4, 5

“And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held: And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long O

“And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held: And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long O

lord, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth? And white robes were given unto every one of them; and it was said unto them, that they should

lord, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth? And white robes were given unto every one of them; and it was said unto them, that they should

rest yet for a little season, until their fellow servants also and their brethren, that should be killed as they [were], should be fulfilled.” Rev. 6:9-11

rest yet for a little season, until their fellow servants also and their brethren, that should be killed as they [were], should be fulfilled.” Rev. 6:9-11

The persecution experienced during the 5th stage of the church would continue for a season, but

after that season justice would be served

The persecution experienced during the 5th stage of the church would continue for a season, but

after that season justice would be served

“Season” = Greek “Chronos”- Quantity of Time“Season” = Greek “Chronos”- Quantity of Time

Chronos1518 AD 1 Prophetic Year 1878 AD

(360 Years)

Chronos1518 AD 1 Prophetic Year 1878 AD

(360 Years)

“In your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood.”

Heb. 12:4 (NIV)

“In your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood.”

Heb. 12:4 (NIV)

“Be strong and courageous … The Lord himself goeth before you and will be with you; He will never leave you or forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” Deut. 31:7, 8

“Be strong and courageous … The Lord himself goeth before you and will be with you; He will never leave you or forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” Deut. 31:7, 8

“They overcame him (Satan) by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death. Therefore rejoice you heavens and you who dwell in them!. Rev. 12: 10-12

“They overcame him (Satan) by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death. Therefore rejoice you heavens and you who dwell in them!. Rev. 12: 10-12

The Church’s one foundation

Is Jesus Christ her Lord;She is his new creation, By water and the word.From heav’n he came and sought her To be his holy bride;With his own blood he bought her, and for her life he died

The Church’s one foundation

Is Jesus Christ her Lord;She is his new creation, By water and the word.From heav’n he came and sought her To be his holy bride;With his own blood he bought her, and for her life he died

The ChurchHymn 281

The ChurchHymn 281

Though with a scournful wonder,

Men see her sore opprest:

By foes too great to number,

By trials sore dis-trest,

Yet saints their watch are keeping;

Their cry goes up, “How long?”

And soon the night of weeping

Shall change to morn of song.

Though with a scournful wonder,

Men see her sore opprest:

By foes too great to number,

By trials sore dis-trest,

Yet saints their watch are keeping;

Their cry goes up, “How long?”

And soon the night of weeping

Shall change to morn of song.

Mid toil and tribulation,

And tumult of her war,

She waits the consumation

Of peace for-ever-more;

Till, with the vision glorious,

Her longing eyes are blest,

And the great Church vic-to-rious

Shall be the Church at rest.

Mid toil and tribulation,

And tumult of her war,

She waits the consumation

Of peace for-ever-more;

Till, with the vision glorious,

Her longing eyes are blest,

And the great Church vic-to-rious

Shall be the Church at rest.

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