J Frank Norris speaking to the Texas Legislature

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As time passes, the "real" J. Frank Norris surfaces.  He was the honored speaker in 1941 (shown above) before a special session of the Texas Legislature.  This reflects J. Frank Norris' credibility.

The Effect of the Christian Message

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(The following is excerpted from a sermon by G. Campbell Morgan)

It is life unto life, or death unto death.  It produces jealousy or joy, blasphemy or belief; the spirit of hell which pursecutes, or the spirit of holiness, which seeks to save.  The preaching of the cross for evermore appeals to the intellect of men, and divides them.  It stirs the emotional life, producing opposite and conflicting emotions.  It storms the will, and demands belief, or blasphemy.  The preaching of the word divides as nothing else in the wide world can to.

On the one side, are those that judge themselves, unworthy of this age-abiding life; on the other hand are those who are disposed to this age-abiding life.  These will blasphem and believe not.  On which side do I stand?  That question must be answered in the secrecy of the soul.

(J. Frank Norris was an admirer of G. Campbell Morgan.)

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Life is Full of Illusions

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Letters to the Book Editors of New York Times and Wall Street Journal

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He Carried A Broad Ax ... (Figuretively Speaking)

A VIVID EXAMPLE OF THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN
FUNDAMENTALISM AND DENOMINATIONALISM:

It was not long after J. Frank Norris was called as pastor in 1909 that conflict was inevitable.

Following is an example of early confrontation. The chief deacon began his conversation:

"Norris, when we called you we thought you had some sense, but you are a D___ fool! And this is to notify you that you are fired!"

I walked up close to him, and if the Lord ever helped a poor preacher He helped me that noon. I was made over. There was something beyond human power and wisdom that shot through my soul. I looked him squarely in the eye, and I wasn't afraid of him. I had already come to the point where it mattered little what happened to me. All sense of fear was gone.

I said, "Mr W______ No. You have not made a mistake. I thought you made a mistake in the call, but you are the one that is fired."

He had objected to the crowd of poor people I was bringing to the church, and even went on the say, "I noticed the other night where you baptized a notorious street walker in the very same baptistry where I was baptized."

I said, "You are mistaken. There was not one; there were two. And I don't know how you know who they are, but last Sunday night they came to the church and it was crowded and they couldn't get in, but stood on the outside and heard the message. And the next day they came to my house, and one of them had a little girl five years of age. And they both in the presence of my wife and me related the story of their sin and sorrow and wanted to be saved and start life over again. We prayed, and they were both saved. And I want to say to you, Sir, that I would rather have my church filled with publicans and sinners that come to hear the gospel, than to have it run by a worldly, ungodly crowd of officials that have their automobiles full of liquor and women and go out and spend all night on the lake and then come around the next Sunday and pass around the bread and wine at the Lord's table. You are fired! And next Sunday I am going to tell the whole world your threats!"

And I did, and the fight was on, and it has been on ever since.

(THESE ARE THE STORIES PUNDITS LEAVE OUT)

Roy Falls

Culmination of Norris/Rice Friendship

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Art Work by Gene Howard (used with permission)

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Art Worth by Gene Howard (used with permission)

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Art Work by Gene Howard (used with permission)

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Art Work by Gene Howard (used with permission)

One Picture Worth a Thousand Words

OLD FASHION ALTAR - A Thing of the Past

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* The Family Altar - so simple - yet so sublime.

* It's routine can solve the complex problems.

* A treasured gem - precious forever.

* A guide to enable a guaranteed future

* Worth more than all the psychology books

* Gives hope for the future

* It's God's way to happiness

* It never fails, even if the earth passes away

* It can survive earthquakes and heartbreaks and turns sorrow into joy.


By Roy Falls

NORRIS WAS NOT A LEGENDARY CHARACTER

Legends are made up of half truths.  Hearsay opinions are irrelevant in a court of law.  Half of what the public has heard of J Frank Norris is pure hearsay. 

            1.  Hearsay has labeled him as a “Shooting Salvationist”

                        (a).  He was neither a Salvationist nor a Shooter

            2.  Hearsay says he “murdered an innocent man”

                        (a).  The jury says he was “not guilty of murder”

            3.  Hearsay says he was a “rabble rouser”

                        (a).  “Rabble” definition: The lowest or coarsest class of people

                        (b).  His church attraced all classes of people, including:

                                    1.  Brooks Morris ... Director of the Fort Worth Symphony

                                                Orchestra.  He was NOT low-class. 

                                    2.  Miss Bob Wood Edmonson ... Editor of English textbooks

                                                used in the State of Texas….she was no rabble.

                                    3.  John Birch (The John  Birch Society) ... the first casualty

                                                of World War II…..killed in China.  He was top of his

                                                class of Mercer University. 

                                    4.  J. C. Penney….was not a member, but attended frequently.

                                                He was a gentleman of the first order….and no rabble. 

                                   

                        (In time, I could list thousands of others.)

            4.  Hearsay has it that he was a racist. 

                        (a)  Barry Hankins “author of God’s Rascal” said he was no more racist

                                    than others of his time. 

                        (b)  Time Magazine quotes, “Norris said I have no brief for the Klan”.

            5.  Most of the hearsay rumors originated from former associates.

                        (a)  Their credibility is weakened by virtue of delayed reaction.    

By Roy Falls

Roy Falls and daughter singing When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder

This old hymn was one of the favorites of Mordecai Ham, under whose ministry Billy Graham was converted.

Roy Falls and daughter singing old hymn Love Divine

The lyrics of the old hymn Love Divine were written by Charles Wesley

Norris' running feud with the Southern Baptists. Many nice things said about Hitler

The following letter is evidence which supports there was no ambivalence on the part of J Frank Norris, concerning his support for the Jewish cause.



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By Roy Falls

Classic Hymns Sung at the First Bapt. Church in Fort Worth, Tx. in 1934

A Vulnerability Seed

When people allow themselves to become vulnerable .... their world starts to open up and a blossom of possibilities emerges.....real friendship for instance....so plant a little vulnerability seed and watch yourself grow...through the wide-opened eyes of others.

Gail Hawkins

(In memory of my mother, Eula Falls, who was vulnerable and pure....and a painter of roses.)

Israel's Faith, Fate & Future