(This is a reprint of an apology made by Tonex)
To our Presiding Bishop, Horace D. Smith To my own Bishop in California Henry Johnson and in the the Loving memory and honor of the Late Great Bishop R.W. Mc Murray, Bishop Charles L. Taylor and My Father District Elder A.C. Williams Sr. I would like to say Praise the Lord.
I am writing on this Myspace Page of my organization to say that due to the high volume of controversy around the world concerning my recent but distant decisions, I would like to submit my deepest regret for any shame that this may have caused my Bishops and or Body Members.
This was not meant to bring a reproach , but it was meant to bring closure to one of the darkest chapters of my life from whence I came out alive, thank God.
I would like to publically apologize for any action deed or word that may have caused breach, embarrassment, or shame to the legacy of our great organization P.A.W. and to any other Denominations that have done their best to support me even if they didn’t understand me.
I justify nothing, but I repent for anything that may have caused some to stumble. Indeed, I did tell the “Naked” truth but the bible also does state that “all things are lawful but not expedient.”
The world experienced my purging, my therapy session and the release of puss, vomit, anger, and rage that all humans have the propensity to demonstrate — I do not ask a pardon for the Sin, only for the anger and discouragement and resentment that came from years of misappropriated slander toward myself and my family.In other words, things just honestly came to a head and busted.
To every Youth Pastor, to every parent and young person that I hurt or let down , I am truly and deeply remorsed if I caused you pain or embarrassment, please forgive me and restore me. My issue was public, so therefore I needed to publically ask for forgiveness. From your understanding of your own private struggles I ask that you at least understand. I’m not asking any of you to agree, just forgive me….I’m truly sorry. However, I’m glad to report that since that song released in June of 2007 I have become a new creature. I have never been so relieved and freed from my past and the future looks very bright ahead.
I’m am currently under the care and counsel of Bishop Norman Wagoner, and locally I’m am covered by District Elder Dwayne Shepherd of Greater Apostolic Faith Temple Church which is my Home church where I came from.
All of these things I submit humbly and respectfully and pray restoration with meekness. If a public rebuke is necessary I’m willing to receive it, but please know in my heart that I know Who Jesus really is. I still teach and preach the apostles’ doctrine according to Acts 2:38 and I’m a TOTALLY on fire for Jesus. My mission is clear; unify the body for the edification of the Kingdom. To reach the masses through mainstream media with creativity and a real flow of the unadulterated anointing.
Am I perfect ? no . Will I still make mistakes, most likely. But I am completely and totally striving for excellence through Jesus Christ Our Savior. Anyone that needs to respond feel free to hit me up at www.myspace.com/theofficialtonex
Thank you all for reading this lengthy but imperative open apology.
Sincerely
Anthony C. Williams II
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Be strong in the Lord my brother, God is not threw with you yet. I pray that in this season of your life you will surrender and let God have His way. You were created for His pleasure ONLY. And that you’d find comfort in His love. Nothing can separate us from God’s love.
Keep the faith.
All i can say is that you have risen gracefully from that dark period in your life which , if all believers are honest experience.
You were in a much tougher position seeing as you had to go through so much hardship on SUCH a platform. You are and continue to be an inspiration through your music .
All the way in Africa Kenya we feel you
Don’t look back. Look forward. U made a mistake. God is a God of many chances. I make mistakes on a day to day. I have seen pastors blow up during basketball games. Let us be real here. Let’s kill that old Pharisee mentallity. We all have fallen short and Tonex deserves to be accepted in the body of Christ. Peter denied Christ 3 x and cursed like the others. Paul beat down Christians. Samson and David sinned through lust. It goes on and on, great men in the public’s eye falling. Tonex, you are not the only one. I am there with you. Those true in Christ will accept u with open arms. Don’t trip.
I love you man!
Tonex` I just wanted you to know that regardless to what he say or she say I want you to always remember that you are my idol! Boy do know how bless you are to come out with these annoiting songs that makes the sinners go to the alter to repent and give their lives to God! I will never forget how you came out to Fort Worth,Txs downtown about 4-5 years ago and the power of God was on you. You are sold out out for God and don’t let this reporters,or nosey fans take that away from you. (you hear me) Just continue to make this songs and keep living for God! Because of your song”Make me over” I’m living that to the max! Be strong and continue to do God’s will! Love you!!
Hey Tonex! My life is so rocky but when I listen to your songs and see how you can continue to go with your life regardless to the circumstances thats what makes me coninue to go on with the lord! I’m 17 years old and I’ve been through hell and back but to make this short I just wanted to say be bless and believe that God will work in your favor. Keep me and my Aunt Christie in your prayers! Love ya oh feel free to call to encourage me one day 817-689-0425 and my aunts # is 817-938-0275 those are our mobile!! God is working on me and I know that he’s working on you too!
Every time I hear someone say something ugly about Tonex, my heart aches. ‘Cuz what those people are actually doing is they are attempting to help Lucifer bring the man God has raised to be the Music Genius tumbling down. If there’s any one Gospel singer who is real and frank about himself, that is TONEX. Most others try to put up a front and are hailed. But hey, Tonex, listen, AS LONG AS MY 2-YEAR OLD KID SISTER NODS HER HEAD TO YOUR MUSIC ALL THE WAY IN ASHAIMAN, GHANA, WEST AFRICA… I know that you are God-sent. The best revenge is a total devotion to God and the anticipation of the Bigger BOMB God’s about to eplode with you.
TONEX: THIS IS WHERE YOUR HEALING COMES. ABOUT A FEW WEEKS AGO, I BELIEVE IT WAS EARLIER IN JANUARY, I WAS LISTENING TO YOUR MUSIC ON YOUTUBE. THIS WAS ACTUALLY THE FIRST TIME I FOUND OUT WHO YOU REALLY WERE, AND I SAW AN ANNOINTED YOUNG MAN BEFORE I EVEN HEARD THE DESTRUCTIVE CRITICIZEN THA WAS SPREADING AROUND AGAINST YOU FOR YOUR ALBUM “THE NAKED TRUTH.” WHEN I WAS FINISHED LISTENING TO THAT SONG, I PRAED FOR YOU AND ANSKED GOD IF YOU HAD COMMITTED ANY SINS, THAT HE WOULD FORGIVE YOU… AND KEEP YOUR MINISTRY….. MIND YOU, I AM PRAYING INNOCENTLY FOR SOMEONE I DON’T KNOW, AND AS I WAS LED I PRAYED. NOW THAT I HAVE HEARD ABOUT THE CONTRAVERSY AGAINST YOUR ALBUM, I THANK GOD THA HE HAS FORGIVEN YOU IN ADVANCED. I CAN’T TAKE BACK THE PRAYER I ALREADY SAID, BEFORE I HEARD THE RUMOUR. FOLLOW GOD WITH ALL YOUR MIGHT YOUNG MAN, PASSING ALL CIRCUMSTANCES AND ALL FALURES AND REMEBER THOSE WHO DID THE SAME AND WERE FORGIVEN. THE CHRISTIAN WORLD, IS NOT WHAT GOD IS COMING BACK FOR.. HE IS COMING BACK FOR SAINTS…. MOVE ON AND BE HEALED IN JESUS NAME……
I AM A GODPEL PERFORMING ARTIST, SINGER , MUSICIAN, POET AND DIGITAL MEDIA ARTIST MYSELF. REACH ME AT: youth_troop@hotmail.com
I HAVEN’T MADE IT BIG YET; BUT I WILL SOON………
Dear Anthony C. Wiilams II / Tonex:
Pretty late to leave this reply. However,better late than never I suppose. This is the first that I read your open apology. As you surely know that ” We all have sinned and fallen short of the Glory of GOD” Amen. The bible also teaches us “He who has not sinned cast the first stone”.
You my brother in Christ Jesus is in a deep storm and before honor is humilation. You know that you are called and Choosen by GOD to do Great things in the Name of JESUS CHRIST, so you must endure the hardness and despise the shame, because your shoes are especially made for you and you only. As I was taught by The Great District Elder A.C. Williams (Your biological and spiritual father. “That all things work together for the good for those that love GOD”. Am I saying what you’ve done was okay or that I agree to disagree? Who am I to judge or anyone for that fact? ; Yet we all have placed our opinions upon what the natural eye has seen and may GOD show mercy upon us and forgive us all as I pray you will do the same in Jesus Name Amen. I just know that I must continue to pray for you and others as Christ Jesus would have it. Your going to go through the fiery furnance and you will come out as “Pure Gold” for the Lord Jesus Christ whom is with thee. May GOD continue to strengthen you and keep you while you are on your “spiritual flight of amputations”.
I love you Anthony C. William II, my brother in Jesus Christ.
Dassani.
Tonex, I just want you to know as a sister in Christ that I am praying for you. God has His hands upon your life. Remain humble and keep your trust in God. People are going to talk about you whether you are doing good or not, but keep your focus on God. No weapon formed against you shall prosper… Much Love. Sheea
Hey Tonex,
I just want you to know that you have my prayers and support. I’ve never heard that song all the people on the internet are upset about, and so I don’t know what all when down. All the same, you have my prayers and support. Just don’t give up. And always continue to be honest with yourself and others. I’ve found your music to be a blessing in the time of my struggles, and so I seek to share it (over the loudspeaker, not through copying) during our youth service at our church.
Hi, praise the Lord,Tonex.Everything that happens in this earth has a reason.God intended it all for your good and i can tell you that your destiny is greater than you can think.Be encouraged and “PRESS ON.” You are “VICTORIOUS”
Dear Brother A.C.,
I prayed for you many a time and give God praise and glory for keeping you and blessing you. When I prayed for you, I was led by the Spirit of God to pray for you by your given name.
When I first heard your music there was no doubt in my mind and spirit that you were annointed by God. You have been commissioned to encourage and inspire so many people so it’s no wonder that you will go through many challenges.
Hold on and be strong my brother for God has not forgot.
Lifting you up in prayer always,
Sis. vblack
Bro Tonex
You are not the first and u will never be the last.
You have been designed 4 Gods glory.
Focus on God’s word that says u are his righteousness
in christ Jesus. I and my friend Evans really love your music and style, cos we are up coming gospel artists.
Keep 2 the vission God gave to u.
They may criticise u, but they don’t know that whom the Lord has approved who can disapprove.
Only time will tell the people that ones past cannot fortell his future, especially the one who is in christ Jesus.
Mana 4rm Nigeria.
Brother Tonex!
I must admit when all of this began to hit the fan, I felt embarrassed and betrayed in my heart. I was torn between thoughts, “Do I try to understand this?”,”Do I just move on, but pray for the brother?”
Well, I honestly deleated your stuff off of my myspace etc… And I stopped listening to your music and stopped watching your video that I loved so much.
All in all, I knew you were not perfect, like me. I’m not perfect either. We all make mistakes. But after I had promoted you sooooo much to my friends, I was really let down. It hurt! People thought that I was crazy for listening to your type of music anyhow. But I did anyway.
Truth is something else, It is good, or it can get you into trouble. So we must always be wise in our words (They are living) and our actions (They can never really be taken back once done).
Aren’t you glad for forgiveness? I am!
I want to tell you that If you have asked God for forgiveness, He has. And we are the body of Christ. One body, we all hurt together. I can feel the body healing in your letter. We are healing! We are healed!!! I feel much better knowing that you understand the holiness of God and are living it! We all go through our problems in our lives, But you have a huge platform to preach God’s Word. That Huge platform must be honored. God is watching, But God can see us on any platform,even under a platform!!! The platform is for the world to see you! Let them see God in you on that platform all of the time. Atleast as much as you can show. You are loved. Yes, you might be wild, but I love the wildness too! LOL!!! It is you. You wouldn’t be you if you were any other way.
I am very happy about your repentance. I support your ministry again. (No,I am not one of those love you today, hate you tomorrow type guys.) Deep in my heart I never stopped loving you. You are a part of me too! I was just hurt too by the situation. WE are alive and living well!!!
By the way, I love the way you arrested those principalities in the 40 mile radius of your voice. I don’t know if you noticed the true power of that word. Your voice travels!!!!!!! So from where you stood, you had 40 miles, then the extra mileage for voice travel too! And don’t let anyone record your voice and play it over again!! That was sooooo good! And anointed!!
All is well,
Love you Tonex,
Stevie-G.
Hi
God knows why He let you go through what you did…I didnt let all the issues around your life affect me because quite honestsly they didnt. Your music didnt stop healing and touching hearts just because the preacher was facing difficult times.
Welcome back although in my view He never left you.
Hazi
(Botswana)
Tonex:
I do not know if you will recieve this message but I pray that you do. I was sitting at work about 2 weeks ago and my Aunt sent me a link to a site called Sisters Building Sisters. I let it sit for a while and then for some reason I clicked on the site and went through each topic that they had. Each topic had a song that you could listen to as you read it’s content. I reached a portion that said “A New Me” and was immediately drawn to your voice. I listened to the words of your song and tears came to my eyes. I almost forgot where I was and was ready to testify right there at my desk. I can not relay to you how much this song affected me!!I have been at a point in my life over the last couple of years where I was lost within myself. I am the mother of two beautiful girls and because I had them both so young I just lost myself in them and instead of being my self, I was “Mommy” and didn’t know who I truly was. I was raised in the church, I knew the road I was travelling was wrong but for the search of love I strayed. Now that my children are both adults and on thier own I have time to reflect and realize, I am still searching for me and who I am. I am writing this all to say that I am truly moved. I play your song over and over and over again!! I googled your name and read all the publicity. I am not here to judge nor would I want to. I just needed you to know that YOU MOVED ME!! I can not thank you enough for enabling me to shed the tears that I needed to shed so that I could be MADE OVER. They were tears of sorrow, they were tears of joy but nonetheless they were tears that needed to be shed. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!! Please continue to do what you do because you helped me with just one 3 minute song and for that I am truly truly thankful. I pray that God continues to shine his blessings upopn you so that you may continue to bless us with your talents.
hi tonex,i wld start by saying that u are my foremost mentor i try 2 score ur songs and beliv me its not easy especially d way u scream it is amazing i wish u cld come over 2 nigeria 2 minister i wld do anytin 2 c u face 2 face so i cld ask how u are able 2 train ur vocal chords so u cld sound d way u do.on d oda hand am so happy u r bak on ur feet again d devil is a liar u have been made over and God wl neva 4get u.kip being an inspiration 2 us youths we look up 2 guys like u.my cell phone numba is 08035855967 call me pls i will b ovawhelmed 2 hear 4rm u.luv u with all my heart.jackson from nigeria
Never really knew all this was goin on. The truth here is dat bro.Tonex, u have been delivered compeltely by owning up to the truth and the devil is obviously not happy about it thats why he is fighting… how ever God said his thoughts for you are of good and not of evil, to give you a hope and a future.Tonex you have a future.I love you and i love ur music…keep the fire burning…Owai from Calabar,Nigeria.
tonex, you are a blessing to the body of christ and there is nothing the devil can do. God is a faithfull God and because of Jesus’ death burial and resurection He 4gives you