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The Rev Dr John
Douglas signs a copy of his book entitled �Psalm 119
- The Complete and full-orbed alphabet of Heaven�
for the Rt Hon Dr Ian Paisley. Looking on is Lisburn
Mayor, Councillor James Tinsley, who launched the
book on Saturday 1st March, in the Assembly Room of
the Linen Centre, Lisburn.
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The Rev Dr John
Douglas signs a copy of his book entitled �Psalm 119
- The Complete and full-orbed alphabet of Heaven�
for Councillor James Tinsley (Lisburn Mayor), who
launched the book on Saturday 1st March in the
Assembly Room of the Linen Centre, Lisburn. Looking
on is (seated right) the Rt Hon Dr Ian Paisley and
(back row) Rev Dr Stanley Barnes, Mrs Ina Barnes, Mr
Eric Graham (Clerk of Session of Lisburn Free
Presbyterian Church), Mrs Eunice Douglas and
Baroness Eileen Paisley. |
Cover of the book
entitled �Psalm 119 - The Complete and full-orbed
alphabet of Heaven�
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The Rev Dr John Douglas, Senior Minister of Lisburn Free
Presbyterian Church launched his book entitled �Psalm 119 - The
Complete and full-orbed alphabet of Heaven� on Saturday 1st
March in the Assembly Room of the Linen Centre, Lisburn. Dr
Douglas, a well-known minister and evangelist in the Lisburn
area and beyond, recently retired as Clerk of Presbytery, a
position he has held for thirty-seven years.
In launching the book, Lisburn Mayor Councillor James Tinsley,
recalled how Lisburn was destroyed by fire 300 years ago and the
town wiped out, reminding those gathered that God�s word would
never be wiped out. The Mayor, a lifelong member of Lisburn Free Presbyterian Church, congratulated
his senior minister on writing his book and thanked him for his
hard and dedicated work.
The Rev Dr Stanley Barnes, who recently retired as minister of
Hillsborough Free Presbyterian Church, said, �This eagerly
awaited commentary on the longest psalm of the Bible fulfils
every expectation. Dr Douglas has already demonstrated his Old
Testament scholarship in previous works and this commentary is
the fruit of his many years spent lecturing the students of the
Whitefield College of the Bible of which he is principal. It is
rich in pastoral and practical application and will quickly
become an indispensable tool for anyone wanting an in depth
study or a devotional treatment of Psalm 119.
In an interview with Dr Barnes, Dr Douglas spoke of his burden
to teach what the passage is all about saying that it was
material for serious Bible study. He thanked the session and
committee of Lisburn Free Presbyterian Church saying that it was
with their encouragement that the book was on the table tonight.
He concluded by speaking of his wish that the book would inspire
people to prayer and help readers as they come before the throne
of God.
The Rt Hon Dr Ian Paisley closed the formal part of the evening
with a prayer of dedication saying that the book represented the
alpha and omega, the beginning and the end.
Refreshments were served afterwards, allowing the invited guests
to chat with Dr Douglas and obtain a signed copy of his book.
Dr Douglas�s book is available from The Faith Mission Bookshop
and other Christian bookshops and at Free Presbyterian Churches,
price �11.99.
About the book
On the cover of his book, which he also describes as an �ABC of
the Holy Scriptures�, Dr Douglas says: �Firstly, and obviously,
this is the longest of all the Psalms and it draws attention to
itself on that account. The shortest is 117 and mention is made
there of that Word which is the truth of the LORD�. Secondly, a
prominent Alphabetical design lends distinction to the Psalm,
the sections throughout extending to greater length than in any
other similar portion. The student is led forward in these pages
by the suggestion that he is looking at each sequential letter
of Hebrew script as a Divinely given, living emblem of the
heritage of God�s people. Thirdly, a special feature is its
intense concentration on Scripture; indeed the Psalm celebrates
the written Word to a degree seen in no other part of the Word
of God. This is essentially the Psalm of the Bible. Fourthly,
this volume is exceedingly suitable for family devotions, and
Bible in hand, one can take from this book, a paragraph at a
time, to help supply uplifting guidance for each day,
ministering lessons to young and old alike�. The author
concludes, �Psalm 119 is part of the young person�s �Body of
Divinity�. It is the sacred repository of formative teaching
especially for the children, and for the young man who desires
to cleanse and regulate his way�.
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At the book launch
in the Assembly Room of the Linen Centre, Lisburn on
Saturday 1st March are L to R: (seated) Councillor
James Tinsley (Lisburn Mayor), the Rev Dr John
Douglas and Mr Eric Graham (Clerk of Session of
Lisburn Free Presbyterian Church). (back row)
Lisburn Free Presbyterian Church elders and
committee - Councillor Allan Ewart, Mr Noel
Thompson, Mr Samuel Norton, Mr Michael Crow, Mr
Donny Managh, Mr Samuel Collins and Mr Ian Martin. |
At the book launch
in the Assembly Room of the Linen Centre, Lisburn on
Saturday 1st March are L to R: Councillor Allan
Ewart, Councillor James Tinsley (Lisburn Mayor), the
Rev Dr John Douglas and Alderman Edwin Poots, MLA.
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At the book launch
in the Assembly Room of the Linen Centre, Lisburn on
Saturday 1st March are L to R: (seated) Rev. Ken
Elliott (Bethany Free Presbyterian Church, Portadown
and Homiletics and Pastoral Theology tutor in
Whitefield College of the Bible)
and the Rev Dr John Douglas. (back row) Rev David
Park (Hebron Free Presbyterian Church, Ballymoney
and Lecturer in Christian Doctrine and Personal
Evangelism),
Rev Gary Goodes (Hillsborough Free Presbyterian
Church) and the Rev Dr Stanley Barnes (recently
retired minister of Hillsborough Free Presbyterian
Church). |
At the book launch
in the Assembly Room of the Linen Centre, Lisburn on
Saturday 1st March are L to R: (seated) The Rev Dr
John Douglas and his son David (left) a Graphic
Designer, who produced the Book Cover art work. . (back row)
Joe Costley (Managing Director of JC Print),
Councillor James Tinsley (Lisburn Mayor) and the Rev
Dr Stanley Barnes (recently retired minister of
Hillsborough Free Presbyterian Church).. |
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Joe Costley
(Managing Director of JC Print) presents Dr John
Douglas with a leather bound copy of his book. |
01/03/2008
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