Near Brookville in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Faith Rock
Scripture Rocks Heritage Park
A central theme for Stahlman is his belief that his rock plan fulfills a prophecy set out in the King James Version of Isaiah. At least three rocks, including Faith Rock, contain this verse from Isaiah 33:16:
BE THE MUNITIONS OF ROCKS
BREAD SHALL BE GIVEN HIM.
This verse is no doubt the most seminal to Stahlman's vision of his project. It combines the idea that the rock sites provide him and fellow believers with a sanctuary from evil forces, and also justifies Stahlman's reliance upon the charity of the righteous for his personal survival.
For both Stahlman's contemporaries and the future generations that will experience the evils of the Anti-Christ, the dedicated rocks provide divine protection from the enemies of the righteous.
"The question as to whom the scripture about the munitions of rocks, etc., above quoted, applies, must be determined in the same way. And fortunately there is already some evidence available along that line. It is clearly evident already how these dedicated rocks may become a very real source of defense and protection to God's people when the bitter persecution of the Anti-Christ forces comes, as it surely will come, because it is foretold in the bible."
-D.M. Stahlman
"The man who dedicated the rocks once had his faith so severely tried that it seemed as if he could not bear what he was subjected to. Be he went to Faith Rock and remained there for two hours, and then came away encouraged and fairly cheerful. And he has been helped many other times in particular lines by going to the rocks that stood for the truths which he needed."
-D.M. Stahlman
Erected by Jefferson County History Center, North Fork Ch 29 PA Archaeology, PA Lumber Heritage Region, and Jeff Co Motel Tax Cmte.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Environment.
Location. 41° 9.67′ N, 79° 3.026′ W. Marker is near Brookville, Pennsylvania, in Jefferson County. Marker is along the Scripture Rocks Heritage Park trail (Geocoords are for the start of the trail; stay on the well-marked trail). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 560 PA Rt 28, Brookville PA 15825, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Welcome to the Scripture Rocks Heritage Park (here, next to this marker); Clearcuts & Conservation (here, next to this marker); Birds (here, next to this marker); Park Geology (here, next to this marker); Veil-Lifting (here, next to this marker); House on the Rock (here, next to this marker); Mary Gilbert (here, next to this marker); The Writing on the Wall (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brookville.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 90 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 16, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 5. submitted on April 9, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.