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Meaning of Cards in Soldier's Faith

The soldier explained to the Major how he used his deck of cards as a Bible and prayer book during battle since he did not have the actual books. He connected each card to a biblical meaning or reference - such as the ace representing the one God, 10 commandments for the 10 of diamonds, and Jesus as the king of kings. The deck also served as an almanac since it reflected the number of days, weeks and months in a year. The Major was satisfied with the soldier's explanation for having the cards.

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Meaning of Cards in Soldier's Faith

The soldier explained to the Major how he used his deck of cards as a Bible and prayer book during battle since he did not have the actual books. He connected each card to a biblical meaning or reference - such as the ace representing the one God, 10 commandments for the 10 of diamonds, and Jesus as the king of kings. The deck also served as an almanac since it reflected the number of days, weeks and months in a year. The Major was satisfied with the soldier's explanation for having the cards.

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A DECK OF CARDS

This is a story about a soldier in the North Africa Campaign in World War II.
After heavy fighting, the men returned to camp. The next day being Sunday, the Chaplain had set up a church service. The men
were asked to take out their Bibles or Prayer Books.

The Chaplain noticed one soldier looking at a deck of cards. After service, he was taken by the Chaplain to see the Major. The
Chaplain explained to the Major what he had seen. The Major told the young soldier he would have to be punished if he could
not explain himself. The young soldier told the Major that during the battle he had neither a Bible or a Prayer Book so he would
use his deck of cards and explained:

"You see Sir when I look at the ACE, it tells me that there is one GOD and no other.
When I see the "2", it reminds me that there are two parts to the Bible, the OLD TESTAMENT and the NEW TESTAMENT

The "3" tells me of the TRINITY OF GOD THE FATHER, GOD THE SON and GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT.
The "4" reminds me of the FOUR GOSPELS, MATTHEW, MARK, LUKE and JOHN.

When I see the "5", it tell me of the FIVE UNWISE VIRGINS who were lost and the five were saved.
The "6" makes me mindful that GOD CREATED THE EARTH IN JUST SIX DAY, and GOD said that it was good.

GOD RESTED ON THE SEVENTH DAY.

As I look at the "8", it reminds me that GOD DESTROYED ALL LIFE BY WATER EXCEPT FOR EIGHT PEOPLE, Noah,
his wife, their three sons, and their three son's wives.

When I see the "9", I think of the NINE LEPERS that GOD healed, There were ten lepers in all, but only one stopped to thank
him.
The "10" reminds me of the TEN COMMANDMENTS carved in stone by the hand of GOD.

The "JACK" makes me remember the Prince of Darkness. Like a roaring lion, he devours those that he can.

When I look at the "QUEEN", I see the BLESSED VIRGIN MARY, MOTHER OF JESUS.

As I look at the last card. 'THE KING', it reminds me that JESUS IS LORD OF LORDS and KING OF KINGS.

There are 365 spots on a deck of cards, and that is the number of days in each year.

There are 52 cards to deck and that is the number of weeks in a year.
There are 12 picture cards and that is the number of months in a year.

There are 4 different suits in a deck and that is the number of months in a quarter of a year..."
And so, the young soldier then said to the Major,"You see, Sir, that my intentions were [Link] deck of cards serves as by
BIBLE, my PRAYER BOOK and my ALMANAC."

A deck of cards should most importantly remind us that we need JESUS 365 days, 52 weeks and 12 months a year and that we
should PRAY "4" others.
May you never look at a deck of cards the same way.

This song was a narrative. It was done by Tex Ritter, Wink Martindale and T. Texas Tyler.

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