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Samuel’s first prophetic utterance was a difficult one for Eli to hear, but it was the word of the Lord and Eli submitted to it.

BibleGateway: 1 Samuel 3:11-18

ESV Text: 1 Samuel 3:11-18


KJV Text:

The section starts at about 1:29 and ends at about 2:52

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     11 And the LORD said to Samuel, Behold, I will do a thing in Israel, at which both the ears of every one that heareth it shall tingle. 12 In that day I will perform against Eli all things which I have spoken concerning his house: when I begin, I will also make an end. 13 For I have told him that I will judge his house for ever for the iniquity which he knoweth; because his sons made themselves vile, and he restrained them not. 14 And therefore I have sworn unto the house of Eli, that the iniquity of Eli’s house shall not be purged with sacrifice nor offering for ever. 15 And Samuel lay until the morning, and opened the doors of the house of the LORD. And Samuel feared to shew Eli the vision. 16 Then Eli called Samuel, and said, Samuel, my son. And he answered, Here am I. 17 And he said, What is the thing that the LORD hath said unto thee? I pray thee hide it not from me: God do so to thee, and more also, if thou hide any thing from me of all the things that he said unto thee. 18 And Samuel told him every whit, and hid nothing from him. And he said, It is the LORD: let him do what seemeth him good.(KJV)


Hymn: TLH 290:
We Have a Sure Prophetic Word

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1. We have a sure prophetic Word 
By inspiration of the Lord; 
And though assailed on every hand, 
Jehovah’s Word shall ever stand. 

2. By powers of empire banned and burned, 
By pagan pride rejected, spurned, 
The Word still stands the Christian’s trust 
While haughty empires lie in dust. 

3. Lo, what the Word in times of old 
Of future days and deeds foretold 
Is all fulfilled while ages roll, 
As traced on the prophetic scroll. 

4. Abiding, steadfast, firm, and sure, 
The teachings of the Word endure. 
Blest he who trusts this steadfast Word; 
His anchor holds in Christ, the Lord.