He is Preciousness: A Poem

He is Preciousness: A Poem

Father how precious is Thy Son

To Thee, to us, to all Thine own,

Whether upon the accursed tree,

Or seated on Thy glorious Throne.

Ever He was Thy hearts' delight,

The "altogether lovely" One,

Who trod this scene at Thy behest,

His one desire, "Thy will be done."

He healed the sick and raised the dead,

He stilled the tempests' raging storm.

Met all mans' need in love divine,

The Son of God, in servant form.

He spake as ne'er man spake before,

With voice of calm authority,

He fed the hungry multitudes,

He walked upon the restless sea.

Holy, guileless and undefiled,

The subject, humble, obedient One,

Down here in manhoods' lowly guise,

Very Man, yet Gods' own Son.

Nailed to the cruel, shameful cross,

He hung in deepest agony,

Abandoned by the holy God,

He suffered, bore it all, for me!

Raised from the dead, no more to die,

Atonement wrought, salvation won,

The Father satisfied, appeased,

Must glorify His blessed Son.

Seated upon His Fathers' Throne,

A Man in the glory now is set,

To us He is "the preciousness,"

To Thee, O God, more precious yet.

Whilst searching through my "papers" scattered hither and thither in my study, I came across this poem I had written many years earlier. I doubt that it has any literary value, but it must have had its beginning in my heart at some juncture in my lifes' experience. I publish it simply because I wrote it and feel it does feebly express something of my appreciation of Christ.



International Tract Distribution Day -- Experiences

International Tract Distribution Day-- Experiences.

Today is the designated day for the believers in our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, to participate with one another throughout the entire world, in distributing the printed word of the Glad Tidings concerning Himself.

                                                                              I planned my route and the amount of magazines I hoped to deliver. I asked the Lord to overrule for me and protect me from both "unreasonably men that have not faith, and from unfriendly dogs!

                                                                                                                         I set out to deliver in an area I had not reached before in all the years I have been engaged in this humble but  precious exercise. Unfortunately I dressed for the weather we have been experiencing here in the U.K. for some considerable time. Wearing a warm waterproof coat over a black long-sleeved shirt. The weather just became nicer and nicer, hotter and hotter! I became dried mouth and terribly thirsty after a while and later ravenously hungry as well! It was an uncomfortable couple of hours, and I felt I was suffering for His Names' sake! How pathetic! It was trifling in comparison with that which multitudes have undergone for Him. I felt quite ashamed.

                                                                                                             One of the roads I found myself in was a "close" or cul-de-sac; quite extensive too. I had a polite refusal which is not unusual; but what really struck me was the vast majority of houses with a large orange sign "No Junk Mail. I am used to seeing this sort of notice but never in that proportion. I am always in a quandary as to what to do, and I am not consistent in my actions in these circumstances. I truly do not know why. I always ponder whether to "post" the magazine anyway or not. Whether leaving the Word of God with them out-weighs giving them offence. I would value any thoughts as to this perplexing question. If there is a notice which reads "No Religious Bodies," a surprisingly oft repeated practice. I do not leave any literature then; as I feel that would be offensive with such a clearly stated request.

                                                                                            I must say I felt a sense of joy and achievement in completing the task; and when considering that perhaps many, many saints contributed to this days' spiritual exercise, that if it please the Lord will have already, and later too, redounded to His glory.

                                                                                        For all who participated or will yet do so today, and for all who prayed on behalf of this venture for the Lord Jesus, may I just say a warm and sincere "thank you." If the Lord will we intend to do the same next year, that would be the third year!

                                                                  In the meanwhile as we await Gods' Son from heaven, among many other exercises we will continue to distribute the living Word of God in printed form whenever He enables. 

International Tract Distribution Day: A Gentle Reminder

INTERNATIONAL TRACT DISTRIBUTION DAY

A Gentle Reminder

Beloved brethren and sisters in Christ, I would just lovingly ask you to consider participating in distributing one, or more, items of Gospel literature on:

Wednesday 18th April 2018

THE INTERNATIONAL TRACT DISTRIBUTION DAY

We commenced this simple exercise for the glory of the Lord Jesus in reaching many, many souls for whom He died, last year on the same date. The response was amazing, even global as intended.

                                                         Please help in this venture for Him if you are able, and please uphold it, and those who participate in it, with much prayer; in particular that souls "having no hope and without God in the world," may be gloriously won for Him!

        With warm affection in Christ, Tom.

TOM WYATT

Gathering only to the Name of the Lord Jesus, with the saints at

Pensford Gospel Hall

Bristol

U.K.



International Tract Distribution Day (2018)

INTERNATIONAL TRACT DISTRIBUTION DAY (2018)

Wednesday 18th April

Dear brethren and sisters in Christ

Just a brief and gentle reminder about this years' International Tract Distribution Day. If the Lord will, we purpose to "nominate" the 18th APRIL as we did last year according to His gracious help. The response last year was absolutely magnificent and humbling. We realise that it is the most simple "exercise" while believing it can be used by the Holy Spirit to great effect in glorifying the Son of Gods' love.

We simply ask, beg, even entreat every believer who is physically able, throughout the whole world, to distribute at least ONE gospel tract, leaflet, booklet, magazine or portion of the Word of God, on that Wednesday; so that a tremendous volume of written testimony to the saving grace of God may saturate the entire world which is still, despite its wickedness, "so loved" by our compassionate God.

Whether you are able to participate or not, beloved of the Lord, we covet your prayers for the glory of out lovely Saviour, and for much "fruit of the travail of His soul" thereby bringing Him to be joyfully "satisfied."

In anticipation of your faithful help in this lowly exercise for Him, I would thank you from my heart and state with total conviction, He will recompense each of us, immeasurably!

Finally, dear brethren and sisters in Christ, I would earnestly seek your prayers for my son Adam. Adam remains tetraplegic, completely paralysed down his left side, and with many accompanying consequences. My wife Bernice and myself, with our other three children are a little fearful for the 19th April, if the Lord will. That day, should it dawn for us, will be the third "anniversary" of the day Adam was cruelly struck down by a spinal stroke. Please pray for him especially on that day that he may be kept from dwelling overmuch on what happened to him, and that he might have peace and tranquillity of heart and mind. Thank you!

Adam has been GREATLY blessed by the Lord in the significant healing he has received, and we believe that the Divine Physician will yet complete His healing process. 

Bless you all for permitting me to ask for your fellowship in these things. Every blessing.

In Him, Tom.

TOM WYATT

Gathering to the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ alone, with the saints at Pensford Gospel Hall, Bristol. U.K.



The Second Death

THE SECOND DEATH

How remarkable it is that the Word of God as applied by the Author, the Holy Spirit, is able to confirm every line of truth and that with superlative simplicity.

In my "devotional time" this morning, one of my readings was found in the precious book of The Revelation. The very first verse of the book declares it to be nothing less than "Revelation of Jesus Christ!"  My meditation was upon chapter 20 verses 7-15.  

Immediately I was gripped again by a simple statement in the Word, that destroyed in a moment one of the most heinous fabrications of the mind of men.

"This is the second death!" Physical death cannot be the cessation of being, however much men would have it to be so. If we peddle this devilish delusion we deny the veracity of the Scriptures and make out God to be a liar!

Oh, for the simplicity which is in Christ, and for hearts quickly instructed by the imperishable Word of God.



International Tract Distribution Day (2)

INTERNATIONAL TRACT DISTRIBUTION DAY

Wednesday 18th April 2018

Brethren and sisters in Christ

If it should please the Lord, we have nominated the above date as the International Tract Distribution Day for 2018. last year was our first exercise for such a humble, simple and yet precious service for the Lord Jesus. it entailed requesting as many believers as possible to distribute a single tract on that designated day. Not limiting it to just ONE tract, Gospel portion, magazine etc. of course, but happy if that was all that some saints could manage. The intention was to saturate the whole earth with the message of Gods' Gospel of grace on that particular day, bringing untold glory to the Lord Jesus and absolute misery to the one who holds sway over the hearts of so many in this "vale of tears."

last year the response was overwhelming, and we received such uplifting feedback from many places in the world! How we long for similar results, though aware we will not know all that transpired for His glory then until the dawn of eternity. So dear brethren and sisters let us seize every favourable moment in time to serve our lovely Saviour whilst we await His coming.

If you feel a response in your own heart, please tell others, please announce it in your Assemblies, and prat earnestly that all will redound to and for His glory alone.

All we have asked from you, and await anticipatively, is of course if He will.

Any and all feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Sincere love and affection in Christ,  Tom.

TOM WYATT

BRISTOL  U.K.

Gathering to the Lords' Name with the saints at Pensford Gospel Hall, Bristol, U.K.



Our Portion for the Lord

Our "Portion" for the Lord

The inclement weather that we have suffered in the last few days here in the U.K. has had dire effects upon our lives; disproportionately so!!

My disabled son was not able to receive his absolutely necessary visits from his Carers; the amount of effort that they were prepared to make was NIL! But they expected us (his family) to substitute for them on a daily basis without any of the training they have received. We did of course do all that we could to ensure his personal safety and quality of life; but  what a sad reflection on the world generally. My son is not able to "take a few days off" from his paralysis; and furthermore we travelled to visit and help him further than the Carers would have had to travel! Two inches of snow and the entire U.K. grinds to a halt. I imagine any of the saints reading this who live in other parts of the world will be astounded.

But what is as heart-breaking for me, is the lack of effort put forth by the Lords' people, those particularly who enjoy Assembly fellowship, in continuing to gather to His Name under these conditions; I realise it is uncomfortable, but could not alternative arrangements be made, e.g. meeting at a different venue, one more accessible; perhaps a home of one of the brethren in the particular Assembly? Or do we feel that there is something "special" about the Gospel Hall building? I do so hope not!

My wife and I felt the need to remember the Lord Jesus in His death for us in answer to His loving, longing invitation. We "broke bread" together in the home ,with no other believer present, but assured that the Lord Jesus was "in the midst." I know some if not many will take exception to this practice, but I am more conscious of failing to render to Him, the One Who loved me even unto death, His rightful portion. I verily longed for a portion from Him, and He faithfully granted it and made me to know His help in "calling Him to mind."

I fear that our lovely Saviour-Redeemer was "robbed" of much that His heart desired from His own during this Lords' Day. But I trust too that many brought their "baskets full" to refresh and rejoice His heart in this dark vale of tears.