The Testimony and The Vision

            In February 2010, Lawrence McDonald contacted Bethany Library requesting a copy of David Wilkerson’s “The Vision” on audiocassette. Eight months later, library staff finally located the recording and converted it to CD-ROM. The librarian called Mr. McDonald to let him know that a copy of the sermon was on its way. He was elated and asked to share this testimony:

            David Wilkerson delivered the sermon known as “The Vision” at the 1973 Lutheran Charismatic Conference in Minneapolis, MN. Lawrence McDonald was in the audience that day and purchased a recording of the message as soon as it was available, signing his name in two places. Over the next several years, the tape was circulated among Mr. McDonald and his friends until it was worn out and completely unusable. Mr. McDonald destroyed the tape – burned it, actually.

            Eventually, Mr. McDonald tried and failed to locate a replacement. He prayed earnestly for God to send an angel to help him find this recording. One day, he opened his roll-top desk and found a cassette entitled, “The Vision” in mint condition with his signature in two places.