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The poem below is courtesy of Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos.
Enjoy more of his many writings on contemporary issues at The Partial Observer and Pastor/Poet Greg at Peggie's Place.

Saints Alive: Remembering the Martyrs 50 Years Later Sunday, January 8, 2006 by Greg Asimakoupoulos Fifty years ago today five men died while families prayed that the Lord would spare their lives and yet none of them survived. On a beach each one was speared by a tribe all others feared. Savages they'd hoped to win sharing how God cleanses sin. On that Lord's Day each was killed. Was this what He really willed? Hadn't they been called to go? Where was He? I'd like to know. In their screams did He not hear as the natives threw the spear? Why were they left on their own in that jungle where they'd flown? Then I think I heard God say, "I was there that dreadful day. I wept with their grieving wives as they learned about their five. But I knew what would take place when the widows shared My grace. How the killers and their clan would repent and hear My plan.. How each one would own their shame and give up their killing game. Through the guilt of what they'd done, they believed in My dear Son." Jim, Pete, Roger, Nate and Ed lost their lives. But they're not dead. In God's presence these brave five are forever saints alive. Fifty years ago they found martyrdom is holy ground. From their blood God's purpose grew. So don't judge it 'till He's through. Copyright 2006 by Greg Asimakoupoulos, Mercer Island, WA. All rights reserved. Used with permission. See The Partial Observer and Peggie's Place for more. Watch for the major motion picture release of END OF THE SPEAR in your city. (A new Independent Film). Related Links and Resources "At the End of the Spear: A Tribe Turns from Violence" "Willing to Die, Ready to Live" Jim Elliot Quote ... Papers of Phililp James Elliot - Billy Graham Center archives "Beyond the Gates of Splendor - 2005" Five Missionary Martyrs - Equador 1956 (Plymouth Brethren). "A Story of Forgiveness for a Time of Tragedy" End of the Spear: An Amazing Story Births an Amazing Movie "Jim Elliott, Slain Missionary - Did They Have to Die?"

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