First aired on April 29, 1967 America's favorite prime time band leader
Lawrence Welk and his talented cast of singers, dancers, and musicians
welcome special guest star and country music singing sensation
Charley Pride in a salute to time.
"Those who sow in tears will reap with shouts of joy."
(Psalm 126:5)
When some great sorrow, like a mighty river,
Flows through your life with peace-destroying power,
And dearest things are swept from sight forever,
Say to your heart each trying hour,
"This, too, shall pass away."
Thank God that earthly things are not forever,
Thank God, eternal life is free from care;
That joy and peace, and gladness reigning ever,
And bliss supreme
Shall never, never pass away.
When ceaseless toil has hushed your song of gladness,
And you have grown almost too tired to pray,
Let this truth banish from your heart its sadness,
And ease the burdens of each trying day:
"This, too, shall pass away."
When fortune smiles, and full of mirth and pleasure,
The days are flitting by without a care,
Lest you should rest with only earthly treasure,
Let these few words their fullest import bear:
"This, too, shall pass away."
When earnest labor brings you fame and glory,
And all earth's noblest ones upon you smile,
Remember that life's longest, grandest story
Fills but a moment in earth's little while:
"This, too, shall pass away."
Thank God that earthly things are not forever,
Thank God, eternal life is free from care;
That joy and peace, and gladness reigning ever,
And bliss supreme
Shall never, never pass away.
"This, Too, Shall Pass Away"
(1894)
Lanta Wilson Smith
(1856-1939)
American hymn writer
Recorded by the smooth vocals of country singer-songwriter Don Williams,
the classic romance ballad, "Till The Rivers All Run Dry" which he co-wrote
with fellow songwriter, Wayland Holyfield, reached the Number One spot on the
US Hot Country Music Chart (Billboard) fifty years ago this week on March 27, 1976.
"And He took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying,
"This is My body, given for you. Do this in remembrance of Me."
(Luke 22:19)
This year Passover falls on 15-22 Nisan 5786 which on the western calendar begins
at sundown on Wednesday April 1, 2026 and ends at nightfall on Thursday April 9, 2026.
An inspirational weekend message from brother Zev Porat in Israel. Please
remember him and his ministry in your prayers as he proclaims the good news
of salvation through Yeshua to his fellow Jews in the midst of war.
Sha'alu shalom Yerushalayim.
(Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem.)
Maranatha!
This past Saturday, Senate Democrats shot down a proposed amendment
that would have barred biological males from competing in girls' sports. The
amendment was advanced by Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) and
Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee). The Washington Stand reports that while
49 Republicans voted in favor of the provision, 41 Democrats voted against it,
leaving support for the amendment under the 60-vote threshold needed to advance.
"I can't believe that this is even an issue," said Senator Tuberville. "Every single
time that we've voted on this, I have not gotten one single Democrat to vote for it."
I agree 100% with Senator Tuberville. This should not even be an issue.
Perhaps he and Senator Blackburn should have instead sponsored a resolution
to cancel any and all future observations of Women's History Month,
which is winding down this week.
After all the past generations of women in this nation who, among other achievements,
fought for the right to vote, and for equal pay in the workplace, women are now being
denied the right to protection while competing in sports, and inside locker rooms
and restroom facilities by Senate Democrats hell-bent on foisting their
agenda of sexual perversion on America.
Their actions are a hard slap in the face to women of the past, and of
the present generation, and are basically telling us and future generations
of women, "Our demagoguery is more important than your dignity."
I just have to wonder at the female members of the Democratic Party
who are agreeing with this mentality by keeping their silence.
I am sorry if this offends anyone, but reticence on your part in order not to
anger the hierarchy of your party or "offend" the perverts they and you are
protecting is akin to being a willing participant of potential acts of sexual
violence and humiliation against your own sex and you make me sick.
"And Babylon, the jewel of the kingdoms, the glory of the pride of the Chaldeans,
will be overthrown by God like Sodom and Gomorrah."
(Isaiah 13:19)
When the prophet Isaiah described the destruction of this once mighty
empire, I am sorely reminded of another great nation called America.
Babylon was brought down-from the height of her magnificence
and power-to a condition of abject wretchedness.
As Matthew Henry's Commentary attests: "Babylon is represented under
the emblem of a female in deep distress. She was to be degraded and endure
sufferings; and is represented sitting on the ground, grinding at the handmill,
the lowest and most laborious service. God was righteous in His vengeance,
and none should interpose. The prophet exults in the Lord of hosts, as the
Redeemer and Holy One of Israel. God often permits wicked men to prevail
against His people, but those who cruelly oppress them will be punished."
"But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name,
will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have told you."
(John 14:26)
"Paraclete" comes from the Greek word, "Parakletos" which means "Advocate" "Helper"
or "Counselor". In the Gospel of John, this word describes the One whom Jesus
sent to support believers and guide them in truth- the Holy Spirit.
The Holy Spirit In The Life Of The Believer:
Teaches and reminds us:
"Good and upright is the LORD; therefore He shows sinners the way.
He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them His way. All the LORD's
ways are loving and faithful to those who keep His covenant and His decrees. "
(Psalm 25:8-10)
"Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."
(Matthew 11:28 )
Testifies to us about Jesus and glorifies Him:
"The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me because the LORD has anointed Me to preach
good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty
to the captives and freedom to the prisoners, to proclaim the year of the LORD's favor
and the day of our God's vengeance, to comfort all who mourn..."
(Isaiah 61:1-2)
"But God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Therefore, since we have been justified by His blood, how much more shall we be
saved from wrath through Him. For if, we were enemies of God, we were
reconciled to Him through the death of His Son, how much more,
having been reconciled, shall we be saved through His life."
(Romans 5:8-10)
Convicts the world in regards to sin, righteousness, and judgment:
"And when He comes, He will convict the world in regard to sin
and righteousness and judgment."
(John 16:8)
"The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction;
but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life."
(Galatians 6:8)
Seals believers for the day of redemption:
"Now it is God who establishes both us and you in Christ.
He anointed us, placed His seal on us, and put His Spirit
in our hearts as a pledge of what is to come."
(2 Corinthians 1:21-22)
"And in Him, having heard and believed the word of truth, the gospel
of your salvation, you were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit."
(Ephesians 1:13-14)
Empowers believers for spiritual gifts and ministry:
"We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one's gift is prophecy,
let him use it in proportion to his faith; if it is serving, let him serve; if it is
teaching, let him teach; if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving,
let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is
showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully."
(Romans 12:6-8)
"There are different gifts, but the same Spirit. There are different ministries,
but the same Lord. There are different ways of working, but the same God
works all things in all people. Now to each one the manifestation of the
Spirit is given for the common good."
(1 Corinthians 12:4-7)
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