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The comments or tributes to John W. Swails are coming in all across the country and around the world. Take time to express your love and appreciation for the life and ministry of this great man of God who taught us as students at Emmanuel College as well as Southwestern College. In addition, he has taught in Bible conferences, camp meetings and revivals and has pastored several churches.
At the end of each news story or article is a place on the newsletter for your comments which will be published on our website. Take time to write a tribute to Brother John Swails.
The following tribute is by one of our leading pastors, the Rev. Dr. John Hedgepeth, Senior Pastor, Northwood Temple in Fayetteville, NC. John is a literary lover and consequently a great American writer with poetic genius. When I grow up, I want to be just like John Hedgepeth.
Here is John Hedgepeth's tribute to John W. Swails:
Our hearts were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Brother John Swails. Having been one of his students in 1959, I was challenged by his amazing ability to memorize the Scripture and give so many clear and sound doctrinal principles. After sitting in his class for just one semester, one could see that he was one of the very best Bible teachers in the country.
John Swails made you want to memorize. He brought truth home to us and made it live. Our lives were spiritually and Biblically shaped by this great man.
For me personally, there have been very few men who have had the profound influence on my life and ministry as Brother Swails. His teachings, his prayers, his articulation, and his power of communication will be landmarks in my life for a long time to come.
How do we measure the lasting influence of one man upon our generation? As a Bible teacher, he was unequaled. As a preacher of righteousness, he was par excellent. As a scholar, he was matchless. As a father, he was a role model. As a man of principle, he was a "North Star."
I pray that we will never forget John Swails and the impact that he had upon all of us. May we all hold to our hearts all of the things he taught us. May we cherish them. May we embrace them. They will surely make us proud some day.
Fay and I express our deepest sympathy to his wife, Sylvia, and his fine sons and to all of his family on this eternal day.
Warmest regards,
John Hedgepeth
Posted on
Mon, June 14, 2010
by Hugh Morgan