Miscellaneous
Joy to the World
The hymn, “Joy to the World” has an interesting history. It was written by Isaac Watts and the music for the Carol was written by the famous composer George Frederick Handel who wrote “Handel’s Messiah”. Isaac Watts, the author of Joy to the World was born in 1674....
The Amazing Horse
by Vince Wall The horse is the one animal that has transformed civilization more than any other. Before modern machines the horse was integral in the development of many cultures throughout the world. As well as transportation, the horse has been used in warfare,...
Was Gabriel Premillennial?
At Christmas time pastors often turn to Luke Chapter 1 for their Christmas sermon. In Luke chapter 1 we read that the angel Gabriel came to the Virgin Mary and announced that she would give birth to the “Son of the Highest” who would be named JESUS (Luke 1:26-31)....
God’s Perspective on Time.
by Pastor Buddy Smith We are often slaves to the clock, rushing here and there, fretting if we are late for an appointment, planning to get a week’s work done in a day. And setting no time aside for devotions. The director of a large prison ministry told the following...
Old Age Deficiency
It’s about time authorities did something about older drivers on our roads. For far too long older drivers have caused havoc as they hog the left lane, stick to speed limits (even the road work limits) and stop at stop signs, causing great inconvenience and often...
Farmers Missing Worldwide
Today many Australian farmers are missing something which is vital to their property’s viability. That which is missing, is of course, water. Water is absolutely necessary for every farming enterprise. In the future though, something else will be missing from...
Sneak Peak Article: Theological Colleges – Blessing or Curse?
This is a summary of an article which will be appearing in the October 2018 Edition of The Herald of Hope Magazine. Vince Wall writes about theological education in Australia. For Centuries the Christian Church has promoted theological education for those who wish to...
Evangelist John MacNeil 1854 – 1896
by John R Ecobb I had never heard of Evangelist John MacNeil until a brother in Victoria contacted me recently and sent me a Bible Prophecy chart that this godly Presbyterian preacher prepared about 1896. John MacNeil came from Scotland and was appointed State...
Weapons for Witness
And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not (Galatians 6:9) Recently I was contacted by a lady in the Newcastle region. She has received a tract in her letterbox published by the Herald of Hope called A Catholic tells his...
He Knows My Size
by evangelist Gypsie Smith I once stayed with a dear old couple who knew Billy Bray and they told me this story about him: His clothes were getting very shabby at one period, and he had no money to buy more. Everybody who knew him thought he wore “beautiful garments,”...
Hornets in Canaan
by John R Ecob I will send my fear before thee ... And I will send hornets before thee, which shall drive out the Hivite, the Canaanite, and the Hittite, from before thee. Thou shalt not be afraid of them: but shalt well remember what the LORD thy God did unto...
Did You Get Her In?
Buddy Smith recalls the following story told by James Crumpton 51 years ago in a Bible conference. When I came out of Seminary with a degree in higher criticism and was newly ordained as the bishop of a wealthy parish in Boston, I often met for dinner...