Welcome to Telegrams From Heaven
In his Telegram From Heaven, George Bennard encourages the lost to heed the message in his famous hymn, “The Old Rugged Cross.” He believes the results for you will be remarkable.
Who is George Bennard and is he in heaven? George Bennard composed many Christian hymns, including “The Old Rugged Cross,” served as an ordained minister in the Methodist Episcopal Church, traveled the country preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ during the first half of the 20th century, and is presumed to be in heaven as a result of Christ’s grace.”
Following is his telegram transcribed into an easier to read format. We hope you enjoy it. Thanks for dropping by.
Dear Friend, On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross, The emblem of suffering and shame; And I love that old cross where the dearest and best, For a world of lost sinners was slain. The old rugged cross is more than a religious symbol. It is the heart of the gospel. And if you read the rest of the hymn and take its message to heart, you will join me and others here someday. The celebration will be remarkable. George Bennard
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Through brief, focused and topical messages, Telegrams From Heaven intends to encourage, entertain and inspire our neighbors around the world. We want to provide hope and inspiration.
The “authors” of each Telegram From Heaven are men and women of accomplishment who lived in the ancient or recent past. Each were known for their faith, or at least the potential for faith during their lifetimes. They are from around the globe, from every walk of life, and their life stories are inspiring and encouraging. We believe these stories offer powerful messages that might help change lives in some small or meaningful way, even if just to improve your walk with God, or to realize someone cares enough to send you a Telegram From Heaven.
The word “heaven” inspires limitless definitions among the religious and non-religious. A few examples include “the home of God,” “a setting of ultimate perfection in the clouds,” or “a place where the resurrection bodies and departed souls of believers spend eternity.” Most often the word conjures up images of ornate, opulent buildings and streets paved with gold. Of beauty, of paradise, of a heavenly kingdom.
Most Christians believe it is a real place, separate from Earth. Others are convinced it is close enough for its inhabitants to reveal themselves miraculously to the living.
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