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===This vision almost disappears=== | ===This vision almost disappears=== | ||
William Branham preached a sermon called “I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision” (July 18, 1949) in which he does not mention this vision. Rather, he says during this sermon, “That truly a supernatural Being came to me and made these statements, and I have not been disobedient to the heavenly vision.” His sermon called “Angel of God” (November 11, 1947) was the first sermon in which he tells of the Angels’ commission. Later, when Gordon Lindsay wrote "A Man Sent From God", only the Angelic visitation is included, and the heavenly vision is forgotten. | William Branham preached a sermon called “I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision” (July 18, 1949) in which he does not mention this vision. Rather, he says during this sermon, “That truly a supernatural Being came to me and made these statements, and I have not been disobedient to the heavenly vision.” His sermon called “Angel of God” (November 11, 1947) was the first sermon in which he tells of the Angels’ commission. Later, when Gordon Lindsay wrote "A Man Sent From God", only the Angelic visitation is included, and the heavenly vision is forgotten. | ||
In the vision, God told him that a "double portion of the Power to heal would be given me". Was this his commission to go and use his gift of healing? | |||
In his recorded sermons, Brother Branham mentions the vision in the tract 6 times, all very short, as follows: | In his recorded sermons, Brother Branham mentions the vision in the tract 6 times, all very short, as follows: | ||
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#''And I've done all I know how to do, Lord, to feed them on the Bread of Life. As in that vision, many years ago, where that big curtain laid in the West, and a mountain of the Bread of Life; the little book, "I Was Not Disobedient To The Heavenly Vision." And here it all comes to pass, revealed right in our face.'' (Is This The Sign Of The End, Sir? (1962-12-30)) | #''And I've done all I know how to do, Lord, to feed them on the Bread of Life. As in that vision, many years ago, where that big curtain laid in the West, and a mountain of the Bread of Life; the little book, "I Was Not Disobedient To The Heavenly Vision." And here it all comes to pass, revealed right in our face.'' (Is This The Sign Of The End, Sir? (1962-12-30)) | ||
#''Oh, what a joy it is then to see the children eating the Bread that's been sent to them! You realize that was a vision years ago, right here at this Tabernacle? That's right, "The Bread of Life." Brother Neville, you remember it, might. Mighty time!'' (Spiritual Food in Due Season (1965-07-18)) | #''Oh, what a joy it is then to see the children eating the Bread that's been sent to them! You realize that was a vision years ago, right here at this Tabernacle? That's right, "The Bread of Life." Brother Neville, you remember it, might. Mighty time!'' (Spiritual Food in Due Season (1965-07-18)) | ||
Why was this never mentioned in detail again? Was it because the second story about the angel's commission sounded better? | |||
===Timing of the vision: 1945 or 1946=== | ===Timing of the vision: 1945 or 1946=== |