Spreading the good news of great JOY to ALL men

[Watch/Pray]

I have been reading with great interest ALL the posts here at TMForum today re: how to spread the good news... some dream of starting a church, some are already taking public stands on forums, some are praying, some are....     ... all posters are in my prayers and love in Christ.
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I thought about a quote I read some place... "Always preach the gospel, sometimes use words."   Well, I am a hymnaholoic so here's a hymn based on Rom 8:26 Conformed to the image of His Son 

CAN THE WORLD SEE JESUS IN YOU?  Morris, 1917

Do we live so close to the Lord today,
Passing to and fro on life's busy way,
That the world in us can a likeness see
To the Man of Calvary?

Refrain
Can the world see Jesus in me?
Can the world see Jesus in you?
Does our love for Him ring true,
In our life and service, too?
Can the world see Jesus in you?


Do we love, with love to His own akin,
ALL His creatures lost in the mire of sin?
Will we reach a hand, whatsoe'er it cost,
To reclaim a sinner lost?


As an open book they our lives will read,
To our words and acts giving daily heed;
Will they be attracted, or turn away
From the Man of Calvary?

Quotable Quote:  Oswald Chambers

The main characteristic of the indwelling Spirit is an amazing tenderness in personal dealings, and a blazing truthfulness with regard to God's Word.

1 Pet 3:15 (KJV)
... sanctify the Lord God in your hearts; and be ready to always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear.

1 Pet 3:15 (The Message)
Through thick and thin, keep your hearts at attention, in adoration before Christ, your Master.  Be ready to speak up and tell anyone who asks why you're living the way you are, and always with the utmost courtesy.

[Lazarus Short]

"Always preach the gospel, sometimes use words."

I think Lao-Tzu  might have said that, had he been a Christian.  I read his Tao te Ching, and enjoyed it, but I didn't see it as a religious book.

[marie glen]

    How very true and inspiring are the words to that hymn! It focuses on what truly, is the most important activity of all believers.. to draw ever so close to Him, that we may reflect Him and thus draw others to seeking Him.. I like the words "always preach the gospel, sometimes use words"! Sometimes I think words get in the way, for we are zealous to show someone how wise we are! Which of course, we are not! Yet it's good we can get together and discuss our passion for the Truth (God's Word). Awesome hymn.. and words to keep forefront in mind!

[anna274]

Psalm 26:7
Publish with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all Thy wondrous works.


KEEP TELLING IT  by Marks 1921

If there is abundance of joy in your heart,
Made bright by the light from above,
If Jesus has bidden your sorrows depart,
Keep telling the story of love.

Refrain

Keep telling, keep telling,
Of Jesus and heaven above;
Keep telling to others you meet on the way,
The wonderful story of love.


Keep telling of Jesus, His cross and His grave,
Keep telling of eternity above;
Keep telling --- Christ risen and able to save all,
The powerful story of God's love.

[marie glen]

Amen! "Publish with the voice of thanksgiving"! The GOOD news! Published with joy and thankfulness!

[anna274]

Amen! "Publish with the voice of thanksgiving"! The GOOD news! Published with joy and thankfulness!

Oh Marie, yes, yes, yes -- always publish (or sing!) the GOOD news with joy and thanksgiving and I just happen to have another hymn... :)

SING ALOUD WITH GLADNESS  Cooper, 1895

Oh! I love the Gospel song,
How it sweetly rolls along,
Let the earth the strains prolong,
Sing aloud with gladness!
Blessed news to sinners bringing,
While the angel choirs are singing,
And the bells of heaven are ringing,
Sing aloud with gladness.

Down the centuries it came,
Glory, glory to His name,
Free salvation to proclaim,
Sing aloud with gladness:
And this melody so ageless,
Is humanity's rich glory,
And eternity's sweet story,
Sing aloud with gladness.

Haste, ALL LANDS,  for Christ make room,
Earth shall yield her sin and gloom,
All her desert places bloom,
Sing aloud with gladness:
And this wonderful salvation
Shall be sung by EVERY NATION,
While He rules the vast creation,
Sing aloud with gladness. 

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sing aloud with gladness aka joyful noise   Ps 95:1  O Come, let us sing unto the Lord: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our SALVATION.