Day 5 of the #AtoZChallenge brings us to the unusual story of Eutychus in the book of Acts. If you've ever felt like nodding off at church, then you can relate to this New Testament Bible character who must have been grateful to have Paul for a preacher! Eutychus Acts 20:7-12 The Apostle Paul often spoke For hours upon end And sometimes went past midnight When he caught a second wind. One such night this happened While Eutychus sat perched High upon a windowsill When meeting with the church. A yawn, a crash, and chaos! Eutychus fell fast, The fall was down three stories And he knew it was his last! The people crowded round While Paul ran to his side. He wrapped his arms around him, Poor Eutychus had died. "Alas! He isn't hurt!" Was Paul's excited shout. He had raised him from the dead-- There wasn't any doubt! Paul preached on 'til dawn While the people sat in awe After seeing this great miracle Of Eutychus and his fall. From . . . And a Poem by Kathy Mansfield
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Kathy
4/6/2017 10:01:28 am
I'm glad you enjoyed it! I can just picture his eyelids slowly closing and then him falling over!
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