Do Not Disavow

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Do Not Disavow By: Rick Davis   When Charlemagne established law Salic in barb’rous land, The gospel flourished, and he saw Christ’s praise on every hand.   (“Do you approve his methods now?”) I do not disavow.   King Godfrey took Jerusalem From bloody paynim hands And brought a halt to Musselmen Invading Christian lands.   (“He did some mean things anyhow!”) I do not disavow.   King Richard with his scarlet shield And passant lions ‘bossed Rode forth again unto the field To regain what was lost.   (“His deeds at Acre you allow?”) I do not disavow.   Unto the Germans Luther brought The gospel full restored, And Calvin at Geneva taught The glory of the Lord.   (“The Jews? Servetus? Holy cow!”) I do not disavow.   Stonewall and Lee like knights of old Fought for their native soil, The true and lovely to uphold Against the tyrant’s spoil.   (“Those vile racists ...
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In the Glory Cloud

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Throughout the Bible, God’s glory cloud announces His presence. It descended on the tabernacle in the wilderness, it filled Solomon’s temple, and Ezekiel saw it leave the Temple when God determined to send His people into exile.


But since the day of Pentecost up till now, God’s glory resides in His new temple, the Church. Not this building, but in you, Christ’s people, who are filled with His Spirit. The presence of the Holy Spirit in you declares you to be friends of God in the name of Jesus. This meal we eat together is eaten in the glory cloud as God wills this place with His glory.

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