Who Was the Apostle to England

David Singapogu

Lesson 6

9/19/19

Who Was the Apostle to England

                Long ago, in the quiet streets of Rome, Pope Gregory walked. [5]Although the streets were quite normal, he saw something white, and peculiar out of the side of his eye. He glanced at it and what did he see? “3 Angels?!” Pope Gregory was confused, “Angels being sold at the slave market?!” [1]He quickly summoned the slave trader and asked him, “Why are you selling these Angels? This is God’s presence among us!” He hastily summoned the “slaves” and brought them home. [2]After they ventured home, Pope Gregory thoroughly questioned the three white boys, who were apparently not Angels, but were from an island called Angle land, and sadly, knew nothing about the God of the Bible. Pope Gregory became deeply saddened for the people of Angle land.

                So, Pope Gregory, who was thoughtful, sought someone to show them the Gospel.[5] When Pope Gregory found Augustine, he told him, “There are many people in Angle land who have no Idea who Jesus is!” [4]Believing in Gods will, Augustine amazingly agreed to go on the treacherous journey. So, Pope Gregory sent him on a ship with a few monks. After many trials and storms, they finally arrived on the shore of Kent. [1]Augustine immediately traveled to see the king. [3]Surprisingly, the king powerfully got saved, and told Augustine, “Go tell the people of this!”

                [3]Thankfully, Augustine was well received by the people, and many of them were transformed into Christians. In fact, because so many became Christians, Pope Gregory had to send more monks. On the Christmas of 597 AD, 1,000s of people were baptized. [4]Preaching, Augustine became the blessed Archbishop of Canterbury. Augustine, who was used mightily by God, has been bestowed the name, “Apostle to England”