I doubt that I am alone, but I admit to having a real fear of snakes. I don't mind looking at them in the enclosures of a zoo but I don't ever want to be with one in the open, even if it is not dangerous.
For that reason I can't even imagine having to live with dangereous fiery serpents as the Israelites did. This was a punishment, A plague of poisonous snakes infested the camp of Israel, sent as a divine judgment because of their complaints and ingratitude. Many people died.
For that reason I can't even imagine having to live with dangereous fiery serpents as the Israelites did. This was a punishment, A plague of poisonous snakes infested the camp of Israel, sent as a divine judgment because of their complaints and ingratitude. Many people died.
Finally, "the people came to Moses, and said, we have sinned, for we have spoken against the Lord, and against thee; pray unto the Lord, that he take away the serpents from us. And Moses prayed for the people.
"And, the Lord said unto Moses, Make thee a fiery serpent, and set it upon a pole: and it shall come to pass, that every one that is bitten, when he looketh upon it, shall live. And Moses made a serpent of brass, and put it upon a pole, and it came to pass, that if a serpent had bitten any man, when he beheld the serpent of brass, he lived " (Numbers 21:7-9)
This might seem to be an incredible story, but it was confirmed by none other than the Lord Jesus Himself: "As Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life" (John 3:14-15)
And so to live in the midst of the serpents one had to just look at the serpent on the pole. Otherwise, it was death.
"And, the Lord said unto Moses, Make thee a fiery serpent, and set it upon a pole: and it shall come to pass, that every one that is bitten, when he looketh upon it, shall live. And Moses made a serpent of brass, and put it upon a pole, and it came to pass, that if a serpent had bitten any man, when he beheld the serpent of brass, he lived " (Numbers 21:7-9)
This might seem to be an incredible story, but it was confirmed by none other than the Lord Jesus Himself: "As Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life" (John 3:14-15)
And so to live in the midst of the serpents one had to just look at the serpent on the pole. Otherwise, it was death.
And to escape the penalty of hell, one needs to look at the Cross, accept God's forgiveness for your sins and receive eternal life. On the Cross he carried our sins and our punishment.
William Augustine Ogden (1841-1897), was born in Ohio and his family moved to IN when he was age six. He studied music in local singing schools at age 8, and by age 10 could read church music fairly well. Later, he could write out a melody by hearing it sung or played. He enlisted in the American Civil War in the 30th IN Volunteer Infantry. During the war he organized a male choir which became well known throughout the Army of the Cumberland. After the war, he returned home, resumed music study, and taught school.
He wrote many hymns, including this week's choice, both lyrics and music. He later issued his first song book, "The silver song" (1870). It became quite popular, selling 500,000 copies. He went on to publish other song books.
The gospel songs written by Ogden and others were generally kept simple for a reason. Without photo copiers and video projectors and other modern aids, they needed to teach their songs quickly, so people could go home singing the truths being taught. This purpose precisely suited the work of the Sunday School. Indeed, the common term for gospel songs in that era was "Sunday School songs." Mr. Ogden published the present song in 1887, in Triumphant Songs for Sunday Schools and Gospel Meetings.
Now Ogden points out the importance of this truth when he begins the song "with I've a message from the Lord … recorded in His Word." So the message is authentic and important
William Augustine Ogden (1841-1897), was born in Ohio and his family moved to IN when he was age six. He studied music in local singing schools at age 8, and by age 10 could read church music fairly well. Later, he could write out a melody by hearing it sung or played. He enlisted in the American Civil War in the 30th IN Volunteer Infantry. During the war he organized a male choir which became well known throughout the Army of the Cumberland. After the war, he returned home, resumed music study, and taught school.
He wrote many hymns, including this week's choice, both lyrics and music. He later issued his first song book, "The silver song" (1870). It became quite popular, selling 500,000 copies. He went on to publish other song books.
The gospel songs written by Ogden and others were generally kept simple for a reason. Without photo copiers and video projectors and other modern aids, they needed to teach their songs quickly, so people could go home singing the truths being taught. This purpose precisely suited the work of the Sunday School. Indeed, the common term for gospel songs in that era was "Sunday School songs." Mr. Ogden published the present song in 1887, in Triumphant Songs for Sunday Schools and Gospel Meetings.
Now Ogden points out the importance of this truth when he begins the song "with I've a message from the Lord … recorded in His Word." So the message is authentic and important
1. I've a message from the Lord, hallelujah!
This message unto you I'll give,
'Tis recorded in His word, hallelujah!
It is only that you "look and live."
This message unto you I'll give,
'Tis recorded in His word, hallelujah!
It is only that you "look and live."
Refrain:
"Look and live," my brother, live,
Look to Jesus now, and live;
'Tis recorded in His word, hallelujah!
It is only that you "look and live."
2. I've a message full of love, hallelujah!
A message, O my friend, for you,
'Tis a message from above, hallelujah!
Jesus said it, and I know 'tis true.
A message, O my friend, for you,
'Tis a message from above, hallelujah!
Jesus said it, and I know 'tis true.
3. Life is offered unto you, hallelujah!
Eternal life thy soul shall have,
If you'll only look to Him, hallelujah!
Look to Jesus who alone can save.
Eternal life thy soul shall have,
If you'll only look to Him, hallelujah!
Look to Jesus who alone can save.
4. I will tell you how I came, hallelujah!
To Jesus when He made me whole—
'Twas believing on His name, hallelujah!
I trusted and He saved my soul.
To Jesus when He made me whole—
'Twas believing on His name, hallelujah!
I trusted and He saved my soul.
Listen to it here. LOOK
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