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Fire in our hearts - The Jesus Army

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FIRE IN OUR HEARTSCITY ON A HILLfat! What’s more, they built houses to keep themselves warm.(Once they just huddled together.)But some got sick, and arguments broke out about who ownedwhat. <strong>The</strong>n the water became stagnant and a film grew overtheir eyes. <strong>The</strong> leaders were very worried and as they discussedit together, there was a knock at the door. <strong>The</strong> Ruler ofK<strong>in</strong>gdomland stood before them. How had they managed to forgethim? A silence fell as they gazed <strong>in</strong>to his face. He was angry,but there were tears <strong>in</strong> his eyes.‘What have you done to my beautiful land?’ he asked quietly.<strong>The</strong>y bowed their heads <strong>in</strong> shame.‘My little people, I fear that the bl<strong>in</strong>dness of S<strong>in</strong>fulgloom hascome upon you.’ His words made them sad, and before longthey were all cry<strong>in</strong>g. As they wept, their eyes became clearaga<strong>in</strong>. ‘Now see what I will do! Gather everyone together onthe highest hills!’<strong>The</strong> tears flowed <strong>in</strong>to the night as the little people came togetherand looked on the land they had spoiled. <strong>The</strong>n suddenlythe night sky was torn by great flashes of lightn<strong>in</strong>g. <strong>The</strong> ra<strong>in</strong>scame down, and the channels swelled, until with an almightycrash the dam burst open and the swirl<strong>in</strong>g torrent swept everyth<strong>in</strong>gaway before it.As the morn<strong>in</strong>g sun crept over the land they saw it was beautifuland fresh as once before.216

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