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Why I Became a Minister

Cornelius Hanko·1978-10-01
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In answer to the question, why did I become a minister of the gospel, a threefold answer comes to mind. First. God in His providence and goodness directed my life, so that the way was opened for me to study for the ministry. Second, my God-fearing parents had a very strong influence upon me since my earliest childhood, encouraging me and making it possible for me to attain that goal. Third, as long as I can remember, I had a growing desire to take up that calling as a life task. It never...

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Cornelius Hanko
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1978-10-01

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