From 1978, Buck Owens and Roy Clark and the whole
Hee Haw gang celebrate the show's 10th Anniversary!
A time when country music was really country music,
and comedy skits were both crazy and clean!
"Almost persuaded," Agrippa said;
Conviction humbled his proud stately head,
And stirred his kingly breast;
He heard the wonderful words of Paul,
Proclaiming Jesus, the all in all,
The sinner's solace and rest;
But "almost persuaded" the king went his way,
Awaiting a more convenient day.
A more convenient day,
A more convenient day,
Alas! how many are going astray,
Awaiting a more convenient day.
"Almost persuaded," with bated breath,
The young man thinks of the moment of death,
But fame's alluring star,
To his fond vision so bright appears,
And comes anon to His waiting ears,
Such praise from near and far,
That with these delusions the youth turns away,
Awaiting a more convenient day.
"Almost persuaded," the maiden cries,
And wipes the tears from her sparkling brown eyes;
"But O, I'm called so fair,
'Tis hard to sacrifice joys of youth;
I'll seek the Lord and accept His truth,
When comes a season of prayer;
And struggling with conscience the girl turns away,
Awaiting a more convenient day.
"Almost persuaded," the Spirit waits,
"And knocks, and knocks, at the closely barred gates,
But silence reigns within;
No word of welcome comes back from those
Who spurn His warnings and seek repose
In fatal opiates of sin;
Rejected and slighted they turn Him away,
No hope of a more convenient day.
A more convenient day,
A more convenient day,
Alas! how many are going astray,
Awaiting a more convenient day.
"A More Convenient Day"
(1897)
Lou Singletary Bedford
(1837-1945)
American hymn writer
and poetess
"Desperado...why don't you come to your senses,
You been out ridin' fences...for so long now..."
Inspired by tales of the Old West, "Desperado" a ballad written by Eagles' band members
Glen Frey and Don Henley for their second studio album by the same name, was released
53 years ago this week on April 17th, 1973. This most well-known Eagles' song ranked
at Number 494 on Rolling Stone's list of "The 500 Greatest Songs Of All Time" in 2004.
Members of the Western Writers of America included the song in their list of the
Top 100 Western songs of all time. It was also the theme song of the late 1980's
"Desperado" film series starring American actor Alex McArthur as honest
cowboy Duel McCall trying to clear his name of a false murder charge.
It's Bat Appreciation Day!
Bats!
Creatures that hang themselves up like an old rag, to sleep;
And disgustingly upside down.
Hanging upside down like rows of disgusting old rags
And grinning in their sleep.
Bats!
In China the bat is symbol for happiness.
Not for me!
"Bat"
Birds, Beasts, and Flower Poems
(1923)
D.H. Lawrence
(1885-1930)
English novelist and poet
Although many people share the same sentiment as D.H. Lawrence when it
comes to these mysterious winged denizens of the night, long the subject of
nightmarish myths and legends, the bat is not only one of God's most unique
and intelligent creatures but has long been a valuable friend to man.
Bat droppings (Guano) has been used for centuries as a highly effective
fertilizer due to it's high content of nitrogen, phosphate, and potassium,
all key nutrients essential for plant growth. Bats also consume many
insects, including annoying mosquitoes!
In the following presentation from the classic PBS series,"Wild America"
host Marty Stouffer provides a close up view of these amazing flying
mammals and offers fresh insight into the dark world of cave ecology.
Gracious host Rivki Green and Israeli chef David Pliner share a healthy
and delicious no bake, no sugar, snack recipe inspired by the Bible!
Where did angels originate and how did some become fallen angels?
What about demons-did God create them?
In this special presentation, Pastor Jack explores these pertinent questions,
offering scriptural references that provide insight into their origins, the
fall of angels with Satan, and the nature of demons.
President George Washington directed in his will that his "new" tomb
be built at Mount Vernon and that he be buried in it. In this presentation,
host John Marshall, Director of Guest Relations at Mount Vernon, explains
the history of the tomb and about the wreath-laying ceremony held daily
where the first President of the United States lies buried today.
