Fire in our hearts - Jesus Army

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Jesus Revolution
1991
The rock group explodes into action and 600 worshippers jump
to their feet in an eruption of happiness. Arms stretched heavenwards,
feet tapping, they sway together, exuberant in their
song of praise. They belt out ‘I believe in Jesus. I believe he is
the Son of God.’
Many are in their late teens or early twenties. All are casually
dressed. Disillusioned by the selfish, grabbing philosophy
of the 80s, these new young Christian soldiers, many of whom
come from broken homes or have been in trouble with the law,
are seeking happiness and fulfilment. For more than an hour
they sing their heart out until the atmosphere among the Jesus
Fellowship becomes electric. Then, standing in front of a huge
banner proclaiming Love, Power and Sacrifice, their leader, Noel
Stanton, tells them; ‘We are part of a revolution that is taking
place in the land. A revolution of love, of joy, of justice.’ 108
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