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"To God Be the Glory" was the hymn used to open every Evening Worship Service, broadcast live on WXRI-FM, from the South Norfolk Baptist Church auditorium.
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"To God be the Glory" and Invocation by Rev. Hughes (Choir Director: Hammond Coates, Organist: Gwen Whitehurst, Pianist: Joe Hughes)

 

Here is "To God Be the Glory," sung on the 50th anniversary of "Songs of Praise," the oldest Christian music program broadcast on the BBC.

(Video courtesy of the BBC)
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"To God Be The Glory" (Courtesy of the BBC)
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"BBC: To God be the Glory" (.mov version)
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(.mp4 Version)
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(HD Vimeo Version)
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(iPhone Version)
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"To God be the Glory" (Sung at the Billy Graham Crusade in Australia)
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HYMN: "To God, Be the Glory" (First Baptist Church, San Antonio, TX. Dr. Aaron Hufty, Minister of Music; Dr. Seth Nelson, Organist)

Pastors are encouraged to read and use the sermons by Rev. Hughes in their own sermon preparation study. Pastors can use the entire sermon with title, but cannot publish it on commercial basis, which is under 2012 copyright.

 

"The Pastor's Pen" was a personal note written by Rev. Hughes in the weekly church paper "The Messenger."  Other pastors may use any of that material they wish, even as is, but may not publish any of those on a commercial or private basis, as they are under 2012 Copyright.

 

All paintings by Rev. Frank Hughes, Jr, on this website, are under 2013 copyright; they are not for public publishing or for sale.
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"Crown Him with Many Crowns"
from St. David's Hall, Cardiff, Wales
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"CROWN HIM WITH MANY CROWNS" (from St. David's Hall, Cardiff, Wales)
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"ALL HAIL THE POWER OF JESUS' NAME" (Hymn); Postlude: "CARILLON de WESTMINSTER" Organist: Dr. Seth Nelson. (Courtesy of First Baptist Church, San Antonio, Texas).

From Moody Church, in downtown Chicago.....

 

The Choir sings "He will keep Thee in Perfect Peace."

The Congregation sings "Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah."
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"HE WILL KEEP YOU IN PERFECT PEACE" (CHOIR) "GUIDE ME, O THOU GREAT JEHOVAH" (CONGREGATION)
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"THE LORD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU"
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"HEAR OUR PRAYER, O LORD" (Choral Response, SNBC Choir)

This website is dedicated to the Glory of God

and to the memory of Rev. Frank Hughes, Jr.,

Pastor Emeritus, South Norfolk Baptist Church,

1101 Chesapeake Avenue,  Chesapeake, Virginia
Rev. Hughes served as Pastor of South Norfolk Baptist Church, February 9, 1947--September 30, 1984.  Born in Currituck County, North Carolina, he attended Wake Forest College and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He made a profession of faith in Jesus Christ during a revival at the Knotts Island Methodist Church, at age 12, was baptized in the Currituck Sound, and became a member of the Knotts Island Baptist Church, where the family attended.
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AN OPEN LETTER TO READERS OF THIS WEBSITE…………..

 

Following in my Father’s footsteps of not using the pulpit to push a political party’s agenda, I never used a sermon to promote politics.  However, my Dad did preach against sin in the nation and community, specifically, in the community, the sin of alcohol abuse and drinking.  It was during a time when the local city council had before them a motion to allow an ABC (Alcohol Beverage Control) business to open up one block from the local Elementary School. Previous to that, South Norfolk Baptist Pastors, (as early as the pastorate of Rev. E.S. Pierce), previously campaigned against the Liquor and Dance Hall "interests" in South Norfolk.  Other news articles indicated that the liquor crowd was not successful in extending the curfew for selling beer after 11 pm in the city; this was due to Rev. Frank Hughes, Jr. and other ministers in South Norfolk, taking a strong stand against it.

 

Dad also gave spiritually Biblical emphasis to major events that affected our nation, i.e., the Cuban Missile Crisis, the gas shortage of the 1970s, the death of General MacArthur, the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, to name a few. The sermons based on these and other events, had great spiritual depth and were Biblically based.

Dad did support the obligation of U.S. citizens to vote in elections, and given the state of our country at the present, I also think it behooves every registered, legal citizen to vote in the upcoming Presidential election. 


The increase over the past four years of the sinfulness prevalent in our country and lack of moral leadership, certainly demands our attention and response.  Especially concerning is the recent hate speech of one candidate for national office who is trying to liken another to Hitler and Fascism.  This is over the top and wrong.  The Bible says, "Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from telling lies." (Psalm 34:13). This verse serves as a straightforward reminder to guard our speech against evil and falsehood.  It challenges us to be people of integrity, letting our words reflect the truth and righteousness of God.


When a candidate consciously chooses to use their tongue in a public venue, heard by millions of Americans, for good, and refrain from spreading lies or engage in deceit, they can demonstrate their commitment to honoring God in their speech. May those who are engaged in dishonest rhetoric come to see that their words should always be rooted in honesty and reflect the character of our Savior Jesus Christ.


The website page, “Woke: The Decline of Christian America,” details this situation and is well worth your time to peruse. Further, it highlights factual information from overseas media and journalist sources who have been able to view, in a non-partisan way, the state of our nation.

 

-J. Hughes

October 2024