Evangelist’s long life reflects commitment to God, gratitude for His blessings

DEAR DR. GRAHAM: I heard somewhere that you’ll soon be celebrating your 90th birthday. My sincere congratulations and best wishes to you for such a long life! When is it, anyway? And what are your thoughts about living so long? Do you ever wish you could just go on to heaven? — Mrs. K.R.

DEAR MRS. K.R.: Thank you for your kind greetings — and yes, by the time you read this I will have celebrated my 90th birthday (on Nov. 7).

I suppose my first thought about living so long is one of surprise! I never thought I’d live this long; when I was growing up, I can’t recall that any members of our family lived to this age. I thank God for giving me such a long and full life — and above all, my feeling is one of deep gratitude to Him for all His blessings. Often in recent days, I have recalled the Bible’s words in Lamentations 3:22-23: “His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” Read more.

Lyrical Salute to Billy Graham

“Thank You Billy Graham” © 2000
Pat Boone, David Pack, Billy Dean

On the 7th of November 1918 he was born
To a Carolina farmer and his wife.
He grew up long and lanky, milkin’ cows n’ tendin’ school
Looking for direction in his life.

He went to church one Sunday
And met a preacher there
A man they call Mordecai Ham.
Took him by the hand, led him down the aisle
As they sang “Just As I Am.”

CHORUS:
He heard the word, he got the call,
he took the message to us all.
He said it so we all could understand.
Around the world, here at home,
he let us know we’re not alone.
Oh, thank you Billy Graham.

In little country churches, at the Tab and Youth for Christ
People came from everywhere to hear him speak.
He had no idea just how God would use him next
‘til in London’s Wembley Field the spirit peaked.

REPEAT CHORUS:

Father, he adores you. He’s tried to serve you well.
To everyone who’d hear him out, your story he would tell.
Though all the world may know him, he’s still a humble man.
Whoever else may know your grace, remember Billy Graham, Billy Graham.

His ministry on radio, TV, and every type of magazine,
Touching millions of every color, tribe, and race;
From Parliaments to Presidents, from Kings to common folks,
Each one heard the truth of God’s amazing grace.

REPEAT CHORUS:

Thank you for the Father.
Thank you for the Son.
Thank you for our brother here
And all the work he’s done.
He would not want to hear it.
He’s such a humble man,
But around the world we need to say it;
“Thank you Billy Graham…oh thank you Billy Graham.”

Pat Boone Honors American Heroes

Entertainment legend Pat Boone has created two new websites to honor his American heroes: The National Guard and the soldiers who serve our country (For My Country) – in a documentary history of the Guard from the Revolutionary War to Iraq and evangelist Dr. Billy Graham (Thank You Billy Graham) in a celebrity-packed musical tribute to this iconic American.

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Thank You Billy Graham Video

Pat Boone Honors American Heroes

Entertainment legend Pat Boone has created two new websites to honor his American heroes: The National Guard and the soldiers who serve our country (For My Country) – in a documentary history of the Guard from the Revolutionary War to Iraq and evangelist Dr. Billy Graham (Thank You Billy Graham) in a celebrity-packed musical tribute to this iconic American.

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