Dr. W. P. Mackay (1839-1885) left home at 17 with the Bible his mother gave to him, yet he ultimately turned from the faith. He sold the Bible to meet some of his needs.  Educated at the University of Edinburgh, Mackey became a successful medical doctor.  On one occasion an accident victim came under Dr. Mackay’s care who wouldn’t live long.  The patient asked for someone to send him “the Book” from home.

After his death, Dr. Mackay was interested in the book this patient desired so intensely, and it turned out to be the very Bible he had sold years before – with his mother’s inscription on the front flyleaf. Overwhelmed by this, Mackay gave his life to Christ and ultimately became a Presbyterian preacher, author, and songwriter.  One of his best known refrains from one of his hymns is “Hallelujah, Thine the glory.” “Revive us again.” (Read the full story here.)

It is the sentiment behind this well-known refrain which is on the hearts and minds of Mission Arlington® as we turn the corner into June.  Starting this weekend, our revival services begin again.  Our heart’s desire is that these won’t simply be a series of meetings, but a true intersection of God and his people. To that end, we ask you to pray with us.  Growing in number, the mission will host 15 different multi-day revivals in various locations around the city. Though some have been around long enough to still call these special events “tent revivals,” the huge outdoor tents (with an exception or two) are gone, and services are hosted inside.  Many people accept Christ each year at these events.  You can find a partial list of these services listed here.

Recently, Anne Graham Lotz, the daughter of Billy Graham, issued a call for Christians to pray for spiritual awakening nationwide.  We covet your prayers for the same work here in our own community.  Thank you for your constant, faithful support of our work here.

To God be the glory!