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A classic tale, based on a novel and a Broadway play, repeated from the previous year.
Sunday morning in a sleepy Louisiana town, in a small negro church a young lad learns about angels. Church members greet one another, and respond to the pastor’s rhythmic message while the choir sings. A fish fry ensues after the service. Is the pastor a miracle worker? Or something more?
His people are called angels, and he soon makes the earth, including Adam. Needing a family, he makes Eve, and asks that they only be the kind of children he wants them to be. Summarizing events, the pastor interacts with Cain and Abel. What happens when he meets a sassy little girl singing the blues? Nature is still good, but its mankind who fills the earth with what the pastor can’t stand. Sin.
He finds a good man in Noah. Rains give the world a fresh start, but it won’t last long. He plans to give the best land in the world to the mowst righteous people. Again summarizing events, the pastor leads the people to tumvle the walls of Jericho. It didn’t take long for the people to live badly in the good land.
Has the pastor had enough of the people he made? Responding to a lone, brave preacher. The pastor changes his approach from wrath to mercy. He finally emplements his plan to send mercy through the sacrifice on the cross.
The call is for listeners to review and count blessings. Reflect on what we have as a peace loving world.
