Lily Among Thorns
Bible Study
Song of the Church Bells
"The Gathering"
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Comments by the Character Lily
Author's Personal Journey & Dear Reader
Luke 21:36, Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.
Song of the Church Bells
Authors Personal Journey: Inspirational moments I come to find like an answered prayer arrive at just the right time. On a particular morning a twenty something ingenuous me disillusioned by the ways of the world. Poised and ready to start another taxing workaday work week in my estimation a miracle transpired.
Thereupon entry to my vehicle an unexpected sweet and most comforting resonance came floating on the breeze to ease my heavy-laden heart. The glorious Song of the Church Bells suspended in the air heartened my Spirit in fond remembrance of God's never-ending faithfulness and in an instant vanish went all the clamor of my apprehensions.
Psalms 43:4, Then will I go unto the alter of God, unto God my exceeding joy: yea, upon the harp will I praise thee, O God my God.
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"I feel like the Church Bells are calling me HOME!"
How I long for the sweet Song of the Church Bells wondrous acclamation of God's tender love for His Creation, which I have come to find in this hour and in my own experience. The lovely ringing of the Church Bells at present too few and far in-between.
Writing now as I am what comes to mind like a sweet prayer. Thus, with a treasured hope. The coming days shall return once more the divine Song of the Church Bells resonating on the gentle wind The God' of Hosts comforting promise of "The Gathering!" Amen!
Caught Up Together
1st Thessalonians 4: 16, 17, 18, For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first.
Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
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Twinkling of an Eye
1st Corinthians 15:52, In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.
Echoing through the world’s unpleasantries comes an uplifting familiar sound the Song of the Church Bells harmonizing on the breeze the clarity and the truth of the Holy Scriptures of the Bible. A call to the fulfillment of prophecy is drawing nigh and to make ready for the “The Gathering,” as it is written in 2nd Thessalonians 2:1, Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him.
Accompanied by the promised prose of the Holy Bible; Thus begins the character Lily’s faithful love story in the romantic thriller novel “Lily Among Thorns,“ as it is written in 2nd Peter 3:13, Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.
Romans 10:13, For whoso-ever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
Lily a young damsel with an inherently pleasant disposition is looking forward to the agreeable prospect of attending the Sunday morning Church Service at her inviting hometown church in Picturesque Colorado, as it is written in Ephesians 3:21, Unto him be glory in the church by Jesus Christ throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.
Blissfully at her ease in a light radiant dress Lily leads and unpretentious life of a believer and welcomes the free gift of salvation through the Victory in the Lord Jesus Christ, as it is written in Romans 5:18, Therefore as by the offense of one judgment was by one to condemnation, but the free gift is of many offenses unto justification.
Uplifted by the harmonies of the Church Bells hopeful inspiration providence will one day answer her genuine prayers for a “One True Love,” as it is written in Romans 8:25, But if we hope for that we not see, then do we with patience wait for it.
Psalms 104:34, My meditation of him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the LORD.
Song of the Church Bells
Revelation 19:5, And a voice came out of the throne, saying, Praise our God, all ye servants, and ye that fear him, both small and great.
The character Caleb is an amiable suitor and as a good foot-soldier for his Lord Jesus Christ. He proves his worth to Lily’s tender emotions. Yet ever encroaching on the lover’s devout passions is the terrifying prospect of heinous persecution of the faithful prophesied in the “Last Days,” as it is written 2nd Timothy 3:1, This know also, that in the last days perilous (danger, hazard) times shall come.
The personification of evil that “Old Serpent” knowing he has but a short time, as it is written in Revelations 12:12, Therefore rejoice, ye heavens, and ye that dwell in them. Woe to the inhabitants of the earth and of the sea! for the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath, because he knoweth that he hath but a short time.
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"How SWEET the sound of the CHURCH BELLS Praising the LORD!"
Wields his final fury against the Author and Finisher of the Faith, the Lord Jesus Christ from which in due course proceeds a more surer “Word of Prophecy,” as it is written in Hebrews 12:2, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Holiness Unto the Lord
Zechariah 14:20, In that day shall there be upon the bells of the horses, HOLINESS UNTO THE LORD; and the pots in the LORD'S house shall be like the bowls before the altar.
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Revelation 3:11, Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.
Declared to the faithful such as the loving couple Lily and Caleb. The blessed assurance “The Gates of Hell” shall not prevail against the Lord Jesus’s Church! as it is in written in Matthew 16:18, And I say also unto thee, That thou at Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
Psalms 40:8, I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart.
The Song of the Church Bells resonating its hallowed frequency comes as a promised proclamation of the Sacred Heart of the Holy Scriptures of the Bible; Justice and uprightness shall prevail over evil, and to Rule & Reign is the appropriately titled “Wonderful,” “Counselor,” and the “Prince of Peace,” KING JESUS! AMEN!
Making Melody in Your Heart
Ephesians 5:19, 20, Speaking to yourselves in psalms and in hymns and in spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord.
Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Song of the Church Bells
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"All creation DELIGHTS in the Song of the CHURCH BELLS glad tidings of the JOY of the LORD."
Liberty Bell's Inscription quoted from the King James Bible
Leviticus 25:10, Proclaim Liberty Throughout All The Land Unto All Inhabitants Thereof!
For Your Information: The Liberty Bell's Inscription "Pass & Stow" derives from the two Philadelphia foundry workers, John Pass and John Stow, who cast the original bell in the Year of Our Lord 1753. Their names are prominently inscribed on this significant piece of American History of Independence.
May the Joy of the Lord Dear Reader Ring True on this Day to Inspire and Uplift Your Spirit! Amen!
CREDITS
Holy Scriptures King James Bible
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