QUOTE (J. Edwin Orr) – April 22

“The life of the majority of churches and societies is sub-normal, stunted in growth, paralyzed instead of powerful. What is the trouble? It is just general backsliding…Churches, and all other groups of Christians, are just like individuals–either they are growing in grace or else they are backsliding…Pretence and disappointment-disappointment and pretence. This is the condition of multitudes of starved Christians. The author has been privileged to witness God’s power manifested in many genuine revivals–and it has always been noticed that those who are disappointed get a glimpse of new hope…those who pretend get shown up. “Search me, 0 God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts; see if there be any wicked way in me; and lead me in the way everlasting.” The important thing to remember is repentance is the prelude to revival. The Church must first Repent.”
~ J. Edwin Orr

In honor of J. Edwin Orr, a Baptist minister and promoter of Church revival and renewal,who died on this day in 1987.

Resources:
Today in Christian History – April 22
The Church Must First Repent

 

QUOTE (Martin Luther King Jr.) – April 4

“We need to pledge ourselves anew to the cause of Christ. We must capture the spirit of the early church. Wherever the early Christians went, they made a triumphant witness for Christ. Whether on the village streets or in the city jails, they daringly proclaimed the good news of the gospel.”
~Martin Luther King Jr.

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr., civil rights leader, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, and Baptist pastor, who was assassinated on this day in 1968.

 

Resources:
This Day in History for 4^th April
Bold Christian Quotes from Martin Luther King, Jr. (For MLK Day)

 

 

 

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QUOTE (Robert Lowery) – Mar. 12

Weeping will not save me.
Though my face were bathed in tears
That could not allay my fears,
Could not wash the stain of years;
Weeping will not save me.

Chorus:
Jesus wept and died for Me,
Jesus suffered on the tree,
Jesus waits to make me free;
He alone can save me.

Working will not save me.
Purest deeds that I can do,
Holiest thoughts and feelings too,
Cannot form my soul anew;
Working will not save me.

Waiting will not save me.
Helpless, guilty, lost, I lie,
In my ear is mercy’s cry;
If I wait I can but die;
Waiting will not save me.

Faith in Christ will save me.
Let me trust thy weeping Son,
Trust the work that he has done,
To his arms, Lord, help me run;
Faith in Christ will save me.
~Robert Lowery, “None but Jesus”

 In honor of Robert Lowery, a Baptist Pastor and hymn writer, who was born on this day in 1826.

 Resources:
March 12 – Today in Christian History
Robert Lowry: 1826-[1899]

QUOTE (William Carey) – Jan 2

“You have been speaking about William Carey. When I am gone, say nothing about William Carey-speak only about William Carey’s Savior.”
~ William Carey

In honor of William Carey, known as the “father of modern missions”, who, along with 11 other Baptist pastors formed the Particular Baptist Society for Propagating the Gospel among the Heathen (catchy title) on this day in 1792.

Resources:
Today in History – January 2
William Carey > Quotes

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