Episode Synopsis "O Savior, Rend the Heavens Wide! 1. Come down in mighty power, 2. Come down to us sinners, 3. Come down with your forgiveness"

First Sunday in Advent, recorded Sun., Dec. 3, 2023. Based on Isaiah 64:1-9. Pastor Johnold Strey. Website: crownoflifehubertus.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crownoflifehubertus/ Written transcriptions: https://johnoldstrey.wordpress.com/

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