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An oldie but goodie
By: Pat Date: December 29, 2015, 2:28 pm
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The story is told of an actor who was known for his readings and
recitations from the Classics. He always ended his performance
with a dramatic recital of Psalm 23. Each night, without
exception, as the actor began his recitation -- "The Lord is my
shepherd, I shall not want" -- the crowd would listen
attentively and then rise with thunderous applause, in
appreciation of the actor's ability to bring the psalm to life.
One night, just before the actor was to offer his customary
recital of Psalm 23, a young man from the audience spoke up.
"Sir, would you mind, if tonight, I recite Psalm 23?"
The actor was surprised by this unusual request. However he
invited the young man to come onto the stage to recite the
psalm; curious to see the how the ability of this youth weighed
against his own talent.
Softly the young man began to recite the words of the psalm.
When he was finished, there was no applause. There was no
standing ovation as on other nights. All that could be heard was
the sound of weeping. The audience had been so moved by the
youth's recitation that every eye was tearful.
Amazed by what he had experienced, the actor queried, "I don't
understand. I have been performing Psalm 23 for years. I have a
lifetime of experience and training -- but I have never been
able to move an audience as you have tonight. Tell me, what is
your secret?" The young man humbly replied, "Well sir, you know
the psalm...but I know the Shepherd."
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Re: An oldie but goodie
By: Helen Date: December 29, 2015, 4:34 pm
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Love love love it. There is so much hidden within those
powerful lines!! Great post Pat x
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Re: An oldie but goodie
By: James Date: December 30, 2015, 3:06 am
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What a great story. I have never heard it before so for me it
was not an oldie.
Thanks Pat!
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Re: An oldie but goodie
By: Pat Date: December 30, 2015, 5:30 am
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[quote author=James link=topic=583.msg8306#msg8306
date=1451466381]
What a great story. I have never heard it before so for me it
was not an oldie.
Thanks Pat!
[/quote]
It just shows that without the Holy Spirit scripture is just
words however well we know them and however wonderful they may
be.
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Re: An oldie but goodie
By: Helen Date: December 30, 2015, 10:48 am
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Agree James, neither Dave or I had read it before either.
Any more that you can dig out from your Oldie's Pat ? Bring
'em on! ;D
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