Waltzing Matilda and the Fearful Swagman — Banjo Paterson

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Back in 1895, a 30-year-old Banjo Paterson was staying at Dagworth Sheep Station near Winton, when he heard the story of the recent death of a striking sheep shearer at the nearby Combo Waterhole. He wrote the tale and put the lyrics to the tune he had heard the station owner's daughter playing on the autoharp. The new song spread rapidly, and the first public recital was at Winton's North Gregory Hotel on 6 April. The enduring popularity of this song that uses many iconic Australian words to describe the rugged beauty and character of the outback, also is a graphic reminder of the consequences of fear. Fear is a common and powerful emotion that can interfere, restrict and cripple our lives. Are you afraid or worried about something? What's your greatest fear? Is it embarrassment? Failure? Rejection? Disappointing others? Not fitting in? How can we better cope with fear? What do we do when fear consumes us? God doesn't want you to live in fear, even when life is difficult and the future uncertain. Here's another promise in Isaiah 41:10. "Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. GET YOUR FREE BOOKLET HERE (God’s Plan For My Life): https://tij.tv/offers/gods-plan-for-my-life/ === FOR DONATIONS TO THE INCREDIBLE JOURNEY === ✅ Tax Deductible Donation: https://tijfund.tij.tv/ ✅ Non-Tax Deductible Donation: https://tij.tv/donate/ ============================================== WEBSITE: https://tij.tv FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheIncredibleJourneyMinistry/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/tij.tv/ ===================================== ABOUT THE MINISTRY The Incredible Journey is a donor-funded ministry passionate about communicating our bold vision of sharing the good news of Christ and preparing people for the soon coming of Jesus. We are devoted to giving Biblical answers to life’s questions through television, the Internet, social media, Bible Centre, evangelistic ministry and Christian living and faith-sharing resources. ===================================== ===================================== ABOUT OUR SPEAKER Gary Kent is the speaker for The Incredible Journey media ministry. He holds a B.A. in Theology, M.A. in Ancient History & Archaeology, and M. in Divinity. He is an archaeologist who has excavated numerous sites throughout Israel and Jordan. As an internationally-acclaimed speaker and TV presenter, he has spoken and produced numerous documentaries on subjects including the Bible, Bible prophecy, world events and natural health. His passion is to share the good news of Jesus’ imminent return. ===================================== #BanjoPaterson #waltzingmatilda #Australia #tij #garykent *social_media*