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Whose strong hand subdued this maniac?

BibleGateway: Galatians 1:11-24

ESV Text: Galatians 1:11-24


KJV Text:

The section starts at about 1:16 and ends at about 2:48

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11 But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man. 12 For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ. 13 For ye have heard of my conversation in time past in the Jews’ religion, how that beyond measure I persecuted the church of God, and wasted it: 14 And profited in the Jews’ religion above many my equals in mine own nation, being more exceedingly zealous of the traditions of my fathers. 15 But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother’s womb, and called me by his grace, 16 To reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him among the heathen; immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood: 17 Neither went I up to Jerusalem to them which were apostles before me; but I went into Arabia, and returned again unto Damascus. 18 Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter, and abode with him fifteen days. 19 But other of the apostles saw I none, save James the Lord’s brother. 20 Now the things which I write unto you, behold, before God, I lie not. 21 Afterwards I came into the regions of Syria and Cilicia; 22 And was unknown by face unto the churches of Judaea which were in Christ: 23 But they had heard only, That he which persecuted us in times past now preacheth the faith which once he destroyed. 24 And they glorified God in me.(KJV)


Hymn: TLH 590:
In the Midst of Earthly Life

— Organ Audio

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1. In the midst of earthly life 
Snares of death surround us; 
Who shall help us in the strife 
Lest the Foe confound us? 
Thou only, Lord, Thou only. 
We mourn that we have greatly erred, 
That our sins Thy wrath have stirred. 
Holy and righteous God! 
Holy and mighty God! 
Holy and all-merciful Savior! 
Eternal Lord God! 
Save us lest we perish 
In the bitter pangs of death. 
Have mercy, O Lord! 

2. In the midst of death’s dark vale 
Powers of hell o’ertake us. 
Who will help when they assail, 
Who secure will make us? 
Thou only, Lord, Thou only. 
Thy heart is moved with tenderness, 
Pities us in our distress. 
Holy and righteous God! 
Holy and mighty God! 
Holy and all-merciful Savior! 
Eternal Lord God! 
Save us lest we perish 
In the bitter pangs of death. 
Have mercy, O Lord! 

3. In the midst of utter woe 
All our sins oppress us, 
Where shall we for refuge go, 
Where for grace to bless us? 
To Thee, Lord Jesus, only. 
Thy precious blood was shed to win 
Full atonement for our sin. 
Holy and righteous God! 
Holy and mighty God! 
Holy and all-merciful Savior! 
Eternal Lord God! 
Save us lest we perish 
In the bitter pangs of death. 
Have mercy, O Lord!