The Burning Bush - Far Eastern Bible College

I REMEMBER TIMOTHY TOW (1920 – 2009)
glistening as if it was gold in her hands. “It’s a gift from Rev Timothy
Tow for you,” she declared.
One evening, I picked up the book because the reflection under the
desk lamp and the thick dust was annoying. I flipped through the pages
and by the time I put it down, it was daybreak (October 1986).
“Young Man, You Can Keep a Copy”
Foo Tee Jiam
Back in 1986, I was a young Christian, newly baptised. I was keen
to know more about the Bible-Presbyterian movement that I was now a
part of. I knew Rev Tow to be the founding pastor. However, apart from
hearing him preach at the Sunset Gospel Hour (SGH), I did not know
much about him.
On 27 July 1986, Rev Tow preached at the SGH. During his sermon,
we sang a hymn, “Yerushalayim, Messiah is Come”, taken from Songs
and Verses from the Holy Land (a book written by him) which he had
brought along. The hymn struck a chord in me. There were also other
hymns and poems inside that caught my interest.
After the service, I saw Rev Tow standing at the doorway. I plucked
up my courage and approached him to ask if I could borrow a copy of the
book to photocopy. Without hesitation, he smiled and told me, “Young
man, you can keep a copy.” I was elated. This simple, spontaneous act
made my day and left me with a deep impression of the founding pastor
of the B-P movement in Singapore.
Over the years, I have come to know Rev Tow better—through his
writings and preaching. But most of all, it was his godly life and faithful
service for the Lord that had spoken to me and blessed me. I thank God
for Rev Tow’s ministry and testimony for the Lord.
To Glorify God
Carol Lee
The Apostle Paul’s words in Philippians 1:21, “to live is Christ, and
to die is gain”, came to my mind when I witnessed the burial of God’s
servant, the Rev Timothy Tow, on 23 April 2009. My principal and my
teacher, Rev Tow exemplified what living for his Saviour and Lord
meant. Rev Tow showed me mercy and grace and humility. He showed
me what perseverance in the service of the Lord meant. He showed me
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