September 25, 1926 to February 6, 2001
Today is the birth date of my most favorite preacher of all time. Dr. Hyles to me was a Man of God! His life showed that he walked with God. Dr. Hyles preached the Word of God with such simplicity of understanding and I remember how time just flew when he preached. No one could tell a story or make you laugh like Bro. Hyles. I truly wish he was still alive today. He has been up in Heaven now for 9 years and I still miss him very much and refuse to forget this great Man of God!
This is what Bro. Hyles said about himself in his book "Today". He writes: I was born in a little town called Italy, Texas. It is in central Texas, in the black-land cotton country. I was born to very simple parents, that is as far as social standing and financial standing are concerned. I was the fourth child and the only boy. The two oldest sisters died before I was born. My favorite Scripture verse is Daniel 12:3, "And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever." On this day each year I take inventory of my life and see what the year has meant to Christ and to other people. Let us today pause and see what we are doing for Christ and pledge ourselves to do more.
I remember the sermons he spoke while he travelled, some so life changing. I remember getting my Bible signed by Bro. Hyles. In fact the last time was in 1994 at North Sharon Baptist Church in Grass Lake, MI. He was very gracious and kind to all I could see. When I went to his college he would travel from the auditorium to his office using the outside alley and I would try to shake his hand as much as possible. I received his funeral on VHS and still to this day at the end of his Saturday funeral when they play "Amazing Grace", I still tear up. There have been great giants of the Lord I have meet, but Bro. Hyles was I think the closest I could relate to. I miss you Bro. Hyles! Thank you for all that you did! Oh, and we sure could still use you today!
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