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John Richard Rice Grave

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John Richard Rice “The world never burned a casual Christian at the stake.” (John Richard Rice)   Early Life and Call to Ministry John Richard Rice was born on December 11, 1895, in Cooke County, Texas, the eldest son of William H. Rice and Sallie Elizabeth La Prade Rice. At age twelve he made a profession of faith and joined Read more...
Lakin

Bascom Ray (B. R.) Lakin Grave

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Bascom Ray (B. R.) Lakin “God lay the weight of the world upon me. Give me a love for every soul for whom Jesus died. Help me preach as a dying man to dying men with a broken heart and tears.” (Bascom Ray [B. R.] Lakin)   Early Life and Conversion Bascom Ray Lakin was born on January 5, 1901, Read more...
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Theodore H. Epp Grave

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Theodore H. Epp “We should never think that once we have given some money and time to the Lord that the rest is ours to do with as we please. All that we have belongs to God, so He should be taken into consideration in everything we do.” (Theodore Epp)   Early Life and Preparation Theodore H. Epp was born Read more...
Criswell

Wallie Amos (W. A.) Criswell Jr. Grave

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Wallie Amos (W. A.) Criswell Jr. “He was our Apostle Paul … he led with intellectual pursuit coupled with a passionate heart.” (Anonymous)   Early Life and Call Wallie Amos Criswell Jr., widely known as W. A. Criswell, was born December 19, 1909, in Eldorado, Oklahoma, to Wallie Amos Criswell Sr. and Anna Currie Criswell. When he was six the Read more...
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Noel Smith Grave

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Noel Smith “[He] summed up his life this way: ‘Many times it is possible to meet people who remind you of other people. Not so with Noel Smith. … He was unique.’” (Norma Gillming)   Early Years and Conversion Noel Smith was born on August 7, 1900, in Greenvale, Wilson County, Tennessee. When he was still a child his family Read more...
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Harold Ray Henniger Grave

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Harold Ray Henniger “I think the reason for the growth of the church was Rev. Henniger himself. He had a new car when he first came and wore it out visiting people. … He always visited people and knew everyone’s name.” (Canton Baptist Temple Website)   Early Life and Calling Harold Ray Henniger was born on May 4, 1924, in Read more...
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Adrian Rogers Grave

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Adrian Pierce Rogers “We ought to be living as if Jesus died yesterday, rose this morning, and is coming back this afternoon.” (Adrian Pierce Rogers)   Adrian Pierce Rogers Adrian Pierce Rogers (September 12, 1931 – November 15, 2005) stands as one of the most consequential figures in late 20th-century American evangelicalism. His pastoral leadership, doctrinal stance, media ministry, and Read more...
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The Donald Duck Drink Bottling Co.

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Inscription On this site June 1956, the Thomas Road Baptist Church was founded by Dr. Jerry Falwell as Pastor. This plaque is placed here in the memory of Mrs. Ruth Knowles one of the church’s charter members. Read more...
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Jerry Laymon Falwell Sr. Grave

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Jerry Laymon Falwell Sr. “Nothing of spiritual significance comes without sacrifice. Your spirituality will always be measured by the size of your sacrifice.” (Jerry Laymon Falwell Sr.)   Jerry Laymon Falwell Sr. Jerry Laymon Falwell Sr. (born August 11, 1933 – died May 15, 2007) was a towering figure in modern American evangelicalism. His influence spanned pulpit, media, education and Read more...
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Lee Edward Roberson Grave

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Lee Edward Roberson “The greatest faith is born in the hour of despair. When we can see no hope and no way out, then faith rises and brings the victory.” (Lee Edward Roberson)   Early Life and Formative Years Lee Edward Roberson was born November 24, 1909, near English, Indiana, in a modest two-room log cabin. His parents, Charles E. Read more...
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Elmer Lee Deal Grave

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Elmer Lee Deal “From 1962 to 2009 … there were 158 churches started. Many more than the verified 158 churches were started, but the actual number is unknown due to their remote locations in the bush.” (Christian Hall of Fame)   Early Life and Call to Service Elmer Lee Deal was born on August 11, 1925, in Rocky Comfort, Missouri.  Read more...
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Elisabeth Howard Elliot Grave

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Elisabeth Howard Elliot “God is God. Because he is God, He is worthy of my trust and obedience. I will find rest nowhere but in His holy will that is unspeakably beyond my largest notions of what he is up to.” (Elisabeth Howard Elliot)   Elisabeth Howard Elliot: A Legacy of Faith, Courage, and Obedience Elisabeth Howard Elliot’s name has Read more...
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Maltbie Davenport Babcock Grave

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Hymn History: This Is My Father’s World & Author: Maltbie Davenport Babcock “Good habits are not made on birthdays, nor Christian character at the new year. The workshop of character is everyday life. The uneventful and commonplace hour is where the battle is lost or won.” (Maltbie Davenport Babcock)   The Origin of the Hymn “This Is My Father’s World” Read more...
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Horatio Richmond Palmer Grave

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Hymn History: Yield Not to Temptation & Author: Horatio Richmond Palmer “He organized the Church Choral Union which at its height enrolled 20,000 singers and performed in Madison Square Garden.” (John Howell)   The Origin of the Hymn “Yield Not to Temptation” “Yield Not to Temptation” is a classic gospel hymn that has been cherished by Christians for generations. Written Read more...
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John George Foote Grave

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Hymn History: When I See the Blood & Author: John George Foote “A spirited gospel song written by John G. Foote – a man about whom nothing is known but his name. But his song is rich in Christian doctrine.” (Robert Cottrill)   The Origin of the Hymn “When I See the Blood” “When I See the Blood” is a Read more...

 

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