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The Cross and the Switchblade

By: David Wilkerson
Narrated by: Paul Michael
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The astonishing true story of Wilkerson's outreach to New York teens trapped by drugs and gangs.

Gang-fighters! Drug addicts. Teenage runaways and prostitutes! The toughest and most hopeless kids that New York's ghettos had to offer. Then a young preacher from the Pennsylvania hills arrived on their turf and began preaching a message of renewal, miracles, and God's love. This is one of the century's great true stories. Over 14 million copies in print!

©1986 David Wilkerson (P)2010 christianaudio.com Christian Living Christianity Sociology Urban New York Heartfelt Inspiring

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Amazing work of our amazing Father
How to be lead by the Holy Spirit and not by the flesh. God's ways are far higher than ours .Nothing is impossible for Him. He needs us to be His hands ,feet and mouth piece .
And He's always right on time.
powerful testimony of His faithfulness
welldone good and faithful servants .
encouraged. moved and inspired
thank you.

How great is our God

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What an incredible story. A must read for all Christians. Opens up the reality of how faith should work.

Alive in every way

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I'd always heard about this story and loved Rev Wilkerson's preaching but never actually read it or saw the movie. This audiobook really brings it to life. It's so honest and raw as well as immersive and something of his faith is contagious to the listener. Expect God to reveal Himself to you in this.

Timeless and challenging

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Loved it, very relevant and interesting, to both the Christian and non Christian alike. Thanks to David, can't wait to speak to you on the other side. A worthwhile life following the Lord and Holy Spirit with trust and valour!!

Great book, 70s era, but still as relevant today!

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This book had me close to tears so many times. It also lead me to pray. It's amazing to see the good work of God and his miracles. God can save us no matter how deep our mistakes are or sin. May this book bring you closer to God too.

absolutely fantastic

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Powerful story, absolutely loved it. Nothing is too powerful for the Holy Spirit. Will listen to over and over again!

God is good!

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I loved this book, which I heard about when it was mentioned in a sermon. What a force for good and for change David Wilkerson was, and what a gifted leader.

Thoroughly recommend.

Superb, inspiring and energising

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I had heard David Wilkerson by name but never read his book until 2022. What a wonderful book and testimony about what God can do when you rely on Him. A great read/listen.

Great story about the Holy Spirit

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I first read this book well over 40 years ago! It was great to pick it up again, I listened to it one day. It made me revisit why and how God impacts me today

Better than I remember it

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This is such an encouraging story of Gods love in a hurting world. It’s so worth reading!

Powerful!

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