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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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Albert Benjamin Simpson Grave

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Hymn History: What Will You Do with Jesus? & Author: Albert Benjamin Simpson “Our God has boundless resources. The only limit is in us. Our asking, our thinking, our praying are too small. Our expectations are too limited.” (Albert Benjamin Simpson)   The Origin of the Hymn “What Will You Do with Jesus?” “What Will You Do with Jesus?” is Read more...
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James McGranahan Grave

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Hymn History: Verily, Verily & Author: James McGranahan “Though his health limited his hours of productivity, some of his best hymns were written during these days. McGranahan was a most lovable, gentle, modest, unassuming, gentleman, and a refined and cultured Christian.” (Hymnary.org)   The Origin of the Hymn “Verily, Verily” “Verily, Verily”—also known by its opening line, “Oh, what a Read more...
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Edward Smith Ufford Grave

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Hymn History: Throw Out the Life Line & Author: Edward Smith Ufford “Pastor Ufford had a great concern for the lost. He decided to put together a presentation that made use of his hymn … In 1902 he toured the world with this presentation. In Honolulu, Hawaii, he was privileged to hear his hymn sung in the native tongue.” (Robert Read more...
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Josiah Gilbert Holland Grave

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Hymn History: There’s a Song in the Air & Author: Josiah Gilbert Holland “In 1872 … writing a special Christmas hymn … He described how wonderful it was ‘in the homes of the nations’ who declare that ‘Jesus is King!’” (Inspiration Ministries)   The Origin of the Hymn “There’s a Song in the Air” The hymn “There’s a Song in Read more...

 

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