The night I wanted to be saved I went to visit Mr. Crawford, we talked for a little while, he gave me some tracts, prayed with me then wisely sent me home. He didn't talk me into anything. The following night I read the words of Romans 5:8 Christ died for us, and realized He was punished for MY sins. I didn't know I was saved. The next morning I went and told Mr. Crawford what happened, that I know Christ died for me, he smiled and said that's all there is, that's all I have and all I need he told me. That was 1984. Thank God the door is still open.
Brother Crawford was a major help to me when I was in a time of spiritual crises. His godly example and wise counsel, helped pull me out of the slough of despair and discouragement, and enabled me to grow spiritually. That was back in the mid-90's and I never forgot it. His way of dealing with souls was wise, relying on the Spirit of God to reveal truth.
The night I wanted to be saved I went to visit Mr. Crawford, we talked for a little while, he gave me some tracts, prayed with me then wisely sent me home. He didn't talk me into anything. The following night I read the words of Romans 5:8 Christ died for us, and realized He was punished for MY sins. I didn't know I was saved. The next morning I went and told Mr. Crawford what happened, that I know Christ died for me, he smiled and said that's all there is, that's all I have and all I need he told me. That was 1984. Thank God the door is still open.
Brother Crawford was a major help to me when I was in a time of spiritual crises. His godly example and wise counsel, helped pull me out of the slough of despair and discouragement, and enabled me to grow spiritually. That was back in the mid-90's and I never forgot it. His way of dealing with souls was wise, relying on the Spirit of God to reveal truth.
I love Mr. Crawford preaching Mr. Paisley Men most missed amongst us
"The memory of the just is blessed..." Proverbs 10:7
I still remember the message Crawford gave in Akron Conference 1988 on 1 Samuel 15. It is one of my most cherished message which I have.
He was a big help in my early Christian life.
Thank you for sharing this. It is good to prepare gospel meeting.
You're welcome. The Lord used our brother Crawford to reach many souls for Him.
Mighty