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"It Is Not Death To Die"
There is a treatment update at the end of this message. STILL IN THE HOSPITAL www.caringbidge.org/visit/carlstam ===================================== Truth be told: My health situation is worsening. The LORD has put it on my heart to prepare for death, whether it be days from now or years from now. I am comfortable and content and confident in the arms of the Savior. My doctors had good things to say today. My situation is not critical, but somehow my thoughts are aimed towards preparing for Heaven. Today's WORSHIP QUOTE is a sweet and powerful song about death. There are links to free materials at the end. Please take a listen. IT IS NOT DEATH TO DIE It is not death to die, To leave this weary road, And join the saints who dwell on high Who’ve found their home with God. It is not death to close The eyes long dimmed by tears, And wake in joy before Your throne, Delivered from our fears, CHORUS O Jesus, conquering the grave Your precious blood has power to save. Those who trust in You Will in Your mercy find That it is not death to die It is not death to fling Aside this earthly dust And rise with strong and noble wing To live among the just, It is not death to hear The key unlock the door That sets us free from mortal years To praise You evermore, Original words by Henri Abraham César Malan (1787–1864). Translated by George Bethune (1847). Music, chorus, and alternate words by Bob Kauflin © 2008 Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI) FREE RECORDING HERE http://sgm.edgeboss.net/download/sgm/worshipmatters/freesong/it_is_not_death_to_die.mp3 FREE LEAD SHEET HERE http://www.sovereigngracestore.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=M4225-00-55 ORIGINAL WORDS ARE HERE: www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/i/i/n/iindeath.htm Chip Stam Director, Institute for Christian Worship School of Church Ministries The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Louisville, Kentucky www.wqotw.org www.sbts.edu/icw ============================== TOPICAL INDEX FOR FORTY-THREE GETTY/TOWNEND HYMNS http://www.gettymusic.com/topicalindex.pdf ============================== ============================== HEALTH UPDATE & PRAYER REQUEST FOR CHIP STAM, CANCER PATIENT www.caringbridge.org/visit/carlstam ============================== February 9 Treatment Update, Still in the Hospital Dear praying friends and family, Thanks for praying for me. I am in the hospital. My doctors are treating my Lymphoma and an assortment of bacterial infections. I'm extremely weak, but have no pain. I am preparing to die (again, whether that's near or far) and crying tears of great joy and satisfaction. If you aren't trusting in Jesus alone for hope in this life and the next, you cannot possibly understand the peace that passes understanding. Come to Jesus. If you haven't already done so, please listen to the hymn from this week's Worship Quote. Resting in Him; He is my Portion forever. Chip Stam www.wqotw.org carlstam@aol.com www.caringbridge.org/visit/carlstam www.carlstam.org |