Posted on 06/15/2002 2:39:41 AM PDT by trevorjohnson
Edited on 04/29/2004 2:00:42 AM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]
DERBY, Kansas (AP) -- Most of the people who filed past Martin Burnham's coffin had never met him or his wife, but they had been touched by the couple's unwavering faith while held hostage in the Philippines.
During the four-hour visitation Thursday, Burnham's widow, Gracia, greeted the mourners as a television played slides of the couple's mission work.
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"We might not leave this jungle alive, but at least we can leave this world serving the Lord with gladness. We can serve Him right here where we are, and with gladness." Martin Burnham
Many may remember the "Ashokan Farewell" from Ken Burns Civil War documentary. It was the haunting violin piece played throughout the film.
Mrs. Burnham has had her ordeal by fire, much as the families of those slain by the Auca Indians did (Jim Elliot and others - Through Gates of Splendor). May their ordeal not be in vain.
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