“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” (John 10:10)

Christ came to call men to live every day of their lives as children of the Father.

But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be your slave.

Yet my people have exchanged their glorious God for worthless idols!

HE who wrote this paper prays God to give it his blessing, and begs the reader to afford it a thoughtful perusal.

"…choose this day whom you will serve…" (Joshua 24:15)

Behold I stand at the door and knock.

"I can do all things through him who strengthens me."

“…but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. . .”

“Judge not, that  you be not Judged."  (Matthew 7:1 ESV)

And the gospel must first be proclaimed to all nations.

“O Lord my God, in you do I take refuge; save me from all my pursuers and deliver me, lest like a lion they tear my soul apart, rending...

"O Lord, rebuke me not in your anger, nor discipline me in your wrath."

Be gracious to me and hear my prayer!

The kings of the earth set themselves against the Lord!