My Men of Bethel
God raises His men for the hour
even after earthly life has ended
their writings God uses for good
to make us as the Lord intended
One of particular benefit to myself
Charles Hodges 'systematic theology' masterful!
pointing to God's ever living truths
showing the majesty of God's sovereign rule
Another great influence Jonathan Edwards
a man of great insight and mind
his 'religious affections' opens up one's heart
warming it with God's fire that shined
A fellow Scot with devotional humility
such a benefit is Samuel Rutherford 'letters'
one for each day of the year
for such uplifting counsel we are all debters
God's salvation always points to the cross
where my saviour died in my place
John Owen's 'death of death' goes to the core
revealing depth of Jesus love and grace
(Thank God for my men of bethel that grounded me in His holy truth shows His presence promise provision and power for one before eternity God mercifully chooseth At my various points in my early Christian life God used these men's writings to keep me grounded in the faith pointing me to Jesus for the need of my hour and keep walking tall holding on to the faith once delivered to the saints, I'll always be grateful to God's mercy at these precious times.)
Copyright © Gordon Mcconnell | Year Posted 2016
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