Testimonies

I Know I have Religion
by Sister Orgalean Calvert
 

On a Friday night in July, 1932 (11 years of age), I was Saved. I was taught by a good mother that at the age the Lord knew I had become responsible for my sins, He would make it known to me. On this Friday at school, one of my class mates told me that a revival was in progress at her church. Then she said, "Orgalean I was saved last night". At that very moment I had an almost unbearable feeling come over me. I knew this was God's convicting spirit telling me I needed salvation. This was the heaviest and most devastating feeling I have ever had. This convection was so consuming that I knew the only relief that I could get would be to surrender myself to the Lord. Naturally the devil played his part by telling me I had to wait until I could get my parents to agree to attend this revival that night. I think they suspected that the Lord was dealing with me and they readily agreed to go. At church the Lord was dealing so strongly with me that I was hardly aware of anyone around me. After what seemed like a long sermon, an alter call was made. Again, the devil made me think my mother would think I was too young. After everyone stood up and they were singing, I barely remember leaving my seat and making my way to an alter. The next thing I remember, I was standing up and was relieved of this terrible feeling of guilt. I had a feeling of love that I had never had before. The experience of that night is as vivid and real to me now as then. I know I have a home in Heaven and no one can take that away from me.

THANK GOD FOR SALVATION.