Nicky Cruz, Run, Baby, Run

Nicky today.

Wilkerson was speaking again. He said something about repenting for your sin. I was under the influence of a power a million times stronger than any drug. I was not responsible for my movements, actions or words. It was as though had been caught in a wild torrent of a rampaging river. I was powerless to resist. [emphasis mine] I didn't understand what was taking place within me. I only knew the fear was gone.

Wilkerson was speaking again. "He's here! He's in this room. He's come especially for you. If you want your life changed, now is the time." Then he shouted with authority: "Stand up! Those who will receive Jesus Christ and be changed--stand up! Come forward!"

I felt Israel stand to his feet. "Boys, I'm going up. Who's with me?"

I was on my feet, I turned to the gang and waved them on with my hand. "Let's go." There was a spontaneous movement out of the chairs and toward the front. More than 25 of the Mau Maus responded. Behind us about 30 boys from other gangs followed our example.

... I wanted to be a follower of Jesus Christ.

... I was happy, yet I was crying. Something was taking place in my life that I had absolutely no control over ... and I was happy about it.

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