<TITLE>01. Par 1-4</TITLE>56-0403, Shepherd Of The Sheepfold, Philadelphia Church, Chicago, IL, 80 min
L-1 Shall we pray just a moment before setting down. Our heavenly Father, we thank Thee for the privilege that we have of coming, gathering one more time this side of the second coming of the Lord Jesus into Thy lovely Name, into the congregation of the Blood bought children of the Lord Jesus; we thank Thee for them.
And we pray God, that You'll smile upon us with all Your blessings this coming week. May it be an exceeding great meeting, God, not because of us, but because the need is so great. Sin is on every hand. And I pray that something might be done this week here in Chicago that would cause a real city wide revival to come. Grant it, Father. We can only ask with faith believing. Bless all the sick and afflicted, may they be healed; may great things take place, and we'll humbly give Thee praise. In the Name of the Lord Jesus, Thy Son, we ask it. Amen. Be seated.

L-2 Good evening, my lovely friends in Christ here in Chicago. It's a great privilege I deem it to be here tonight on the platform in this lovely Philadelphian Church, which seems as though a second home to me. Always glad to be here and serve the Lord here with you congregation of believers. I have always... It's never burdensome for me to go to any service, and it's always a joy; but it seems like it's just a--a great relaxing for me to come to the Philadelphia people, church here in Chicago. Because of your faith, it's so easy to minister to you with your kindness and with your lovely pastor Brother Boze. And I was happy tonight to meet Brother Rasmusson, a very dear friend. I believe he used to be the associate pastor here. And this our other brother, [Brother says, "Hutchinson."--Ed.] Hutchinson from Philadelphia, ["Brooklyn"] or Brooklyn. Excuse me. And to have this fine fellowship with you all...

L-3 Now, I--I don't believe you ever see me when I didn't say I was tired. I don't know why. I guess I just always tired. It's because of constantly in the services, is what it is. And I remember years ago when one time I saw a vision of, when I was so perplexed and not perplexed, but just so discouraged maybe I'd say, or... After I lost my wife and baby, I saw my baby, a young lady she was in glory. And there was a chair setting there in our home, and you know the story, and I said, "I'm so tired," said to my wife.
She said, "Yes, you've been going constantly, Billy." She said, "Set down and rest awhile." That's what I'm waiting for, for some time I can set down and rest awhile. I want to pull up a chair around all your chairs (You see?), and we'll have a lot of fellowship there. No time to quit, sun never goes down, never no trouble or in a hurry, eternity just--just begin... And so we--we just stepped out of time into eternity, rather. And so we look for that day.
And while it's daylight, I think this, I keep this in my mind, and it's good for you dear Christians to remember that this is the only time of all ceaseless ages beyond the time to come, that you'll ever have the privilege of working for Jesus Christ. This is the only day. And we don't know whether we're going to be here tomorrow or not. See? So I believe it behooves us to move with all that's in us and do everything that we can.

L-4 And I look around; someone said the other day said, "Billy, you oughtn't to get too tired." Doctor friend of mine, said, "Now, there you go again."
I said, "But doc, the trouble..." And I happened to look. I see Tommy Hicks off the field now with a breakdown. Gayle Jackson and that King boy, I forget what his name is, the young King, I... What is his name now? I ought to know him, but... I do know him, but I can't think of his first name. [Brother says, "Paul."--Ed.] Paul Cain, excuse me. Thank you, brother. Paul Cain, and many them, the boys just try to work too hard (You see?), and when you do you break yourself down quickly.


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