Chaplain Dr. Paul Spence

An Independent Chaplain Serving Long Term Care Facilities For More Than 29 Years

"Cast me not off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength faileth." "O God, be not far from me: O my God, make haste for my help." --Psalm 71.9,12.

NOVEMBER 16th; LORD'S Day (Sunday); 2025.

THIS WEEK'S SERMON. I John 1.8,9.

THIS WEEK'S HYMN. “Revive Us Again” by Rev. Dr. William Mackay (1839-1885). The Hymn was written in 1863. Psalm 85.6 says: “Wilt Thou not revive us again: that Thy people may rejoice in Thee?”

THIS WEEK'S REPORT. 1. Last week, a Gentleman called Dr. Spence to speak with him. Dr. Spence's calling card was found in a particular business in Bismark. Please pray for this Gentleman. There have been a few follow-up calls. 2. In the Care Facilities, a Lady sprained her ankle and is experiencing much pain. 3. A Lady asked Prayer for her close Friend, who lately had an amputation. 4. Another Lady asks Prayer for her Son, who will be coming to visit her very soon. 5. Many are coming and going with their Families before the deep cold comes. Pray for their safety. 6. The Lady still takes notes of the Sermons. 7. There are many Farmers in the Care Facilities Dr. Spence visits. Some said the milder Fall this year has been a singular help to them on their farms. THE LORD is Merciful. Ecclesiastes 7.8 says: “The patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.” *In This Week's Report, the names of the people have been withheld to protect their privacy. Nevertheless, the Thanksgivings and Prayer Requests are real and actual.

THIS WEEK'S QUOTATION. Hebrews 5.9 says: “He became the Author of Eternal Salvation unto all them that obey Him.” In his admirable Exposition Of Hebrews, Dr. John Owen (1616-1683) says of these Words: “'To obey Him,' in this Context, is the 'obedience of hearing.' Hence it is faith in the first place which is here intended. The ensuing subjecting our souls unto Christ in the keeping of His Commands is the 'obedience of faith.' Therefore observe, Salvation is confined to those who believe; and those who look for Salvation by Christ must secure it unto themselves by faith and obedience. It is Christ alone Who is the Cause of our Salvation; but He will save none but those who obey Him. He came to save sinners, but not such as choose to continue in their sins.”