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Thousands had learned from him and found inspiration through him. Some had been brought to God by him and become pastors because of him.

And on Friday, more than 2,000 people affected by the Rev. Arthur T. Jones brought Ehrlich Road to a halt as they flocked to his funeral at the church he started 24 years ago: Bible-Based Fellowship Church in Tampa.

 
It was a high-energy celebration, with a small orchestra and drums and a gospel choir more than 100 voices strong.
 

At the beginning of the service, which stretched for four hours, the traditional hymn To God Be the Glory took flight with a woman’s soaring soprano. The congregation jumped to its feet. People clapped, swayed, waved and said, “Amen!” “Hallelujah!”
 
The Rev. Wayne G. Thompson, of First Baptist Institutional Church in St. Petersburg, told the crowd to expect a worship-filled service. They were going to have a great time, he said.
 
Even if, at times, that was difficult. Because the church without Jones is like a body without a head, said Bible-Based’s the Rev. Anthony White.
 
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article courtesy of BCNN1.com

Thousands Gather In Joyful Tribute To The Late Rev. Arthur T. Jones  was originally published on praisecleveland.com