Leon Robinson Born Again: The Third Week in August, 1922 Place: New Hope Baptist Church Age: About 15

My Testimony

[This testimony has been submitted in memory of Leon by his wife, Annie Robinson, because she knew he would want to be a part of this endeavor.]

Leon told me that he was about fifteen years of age when the Lord saved him at New Hope Baptist Church near Yuma, Tennessee. Many times I have heard him say and have seen him point to the church bench where he said he "met the Lord". He always remembered the time and the place where he was saved. Leon joined New Hope Baptist Church after he was saved and later joined Yuma Baptist Church. When Independent was organized he and his wife, Annie, became charter members. He was ordained Deacon of Independent on May 20, 1951, and served as church treasurer for many years. Leon loved God, the Church, his family and his friends. He just truly loved people. When he testified, he would always say, "I love the Lord because He first loved me", then he would go on to say what he wanted to say. He loved gospel singing and he loved to lead congregational singing when he had the opportunity. His favorite song says, "He lifted me up and caused me to stand and that's why I love him so." Leon exemplified his walk with the Lord through his love for everyone and through his devotion to his Church.

Leon went to be with the Lord on April 22, 1989.

"We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death." [I John 3:14]

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