- Dr. Marvin Lewis' life verse was II Corinthians 12:9
"My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.
Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities,
that the power of Christ may rest upon me."
His heart thoughts on the verse are found in a poem he wrote –
Power Through Grace
- Born in Red Level, Alabama, the year of our Lord, 1913.
- Graduated from Bob Jones College in 1936.
- On the first Sunday after his graduation, Marvin Lewis began a 17 year career as an evangelist.
- For the next 26 years he was Director of Religious Activities at Bob Jones University, his alma mater.
- In 1979 Dr. Marvin Lewis became Director of Missions for the "G.F.A.", Gospel Fellowship Association, a mission board dedicated to sending out and supporting scriptural, fundamental missionaries.
- Retired December 31, 1990. {But do "Men of God" ever really retire?}
- During a very cold November two years later, at the wonderful age of 79, Dr. Lewis and his godly wife Dorothy left South Carolina, and went all the way up to Vancouver Island, British Columbia, to pastor a Church in deep need. With God's blessings, "They meet the need."
- During his life Pastor Lewis was an accomplished musician. Well!! He played gospel hymns on a carpenter saw. God receives glory in wonderful ways.
- Dr. Marvin Lewis also published some very worthwhile works during his life:
tracts, poems, and inspirational booklets.
- "ORIGINAL POEMS and SPIRITUAL THOUGHTS ",
a wonderful collection of spiritual poems laced with a variety of insightful spiritual thoughts.
- "INFORMATION and INSPIRATION", (Zondervan Publishing House)
a rich book containing the full meal, 25 sermon themes, with an additional 25 poems and readings for dessert.
- "NOT THIS, BUT THAT" (Zondervan Publishing House)
25 contrasts from the Holy Scriptures focusing around the word BUT, each and every one aimed directly at your heart.
- Two of his Gospel Tracts are available on the Tracts Online menu page.
GodDr. Marvin Lewis also authored his autobiography, "FROM THIS HIGH HILL".
Deep, meaningful, scriptural lessons applied through his life, laced with a rich warm humor that filled his ministry.
This book can still be purchased through:
Dr. Marvin Lewis Bob Jones University Press
Dr. Marvin Lewis Greenville, South Carolina 29614
Dr. Marvin Lewis pastor or go online at
Dr. Marvin Lewis and evangelist www.bju.edu
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