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Jake Thomas has lived a long and fruitful life for Christ. He and his wife
Oleta are faithful servants of their Lord. They make their home in Scio,
Oregon and are an invaluable part of the life and ministry of Calvary Baptist
Church. Jake allows his heart to travel back to a time and place long past
for a moment, and invites us to take the journey with him. THE HOMECOMING by Jake Thomas There's a small church down in Texas, Where my family used to go. Come every Sunday morning, We would all hit the road. The team that pulled the wagon Seemed to know the way; And sense the feeling beforehand, They would be there all that day. We brought along our dinner, To spread it in the shade; While the team in their contentment Nibbled on some hay. Sunday School would start At a quarter after ten And about an hour later The Preaching began. The servant of God with a voice That was deep; Kept everyone's attention So no one would sleep. There would come new members, Re-dedications too. Why, you knew then The Lord was coming through. When the service was over, The kids couldn't wait To fill their stomachs with Pie and cake. When dinner was through And the food was put away; Grown-ups and children Would all begin to play. When playtime wa over, All would go inside; To sing praises of glory To our Lord on high. Quartets, trios, duets, too Come from other churches to join us too. Amens were given Praise the Lord you could hear Why, there was no question But what the Lord was near. The ones outside, one by one, Would move toward the door. Why, they could hear Jesus calling, And desired to hear more. Tears like rain was falling Oh! What a beautiful sight You could tell, by the faces aglow, They would sleep better that night. Time has passed by, and I've moved away It being God's will, I'll go back someday. And stand at the grave of Dad and Mom and tell Them what God has done for their son. I want to thank you, Lord, indeed I do. For giving me parents like those two. Alfred T. Thomas |
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