Francis Scott Key’s Anthem As the early light of dawn crept through the darkness, haze, and smoke, three men in a small boat tensely waited. They were torn between a fearful apprehension and hopeful expectancy. Daylight would show what lay ahead for their city and nation. It had been almost twenty-five hours earlier when, finding … More Today In Church (and American) History
“Sweet Hour of Prayer” William Walford William Walford was blind, but this did not make him worthless. On the contrary, as he sat by the fire in his English home in the mid-nineteenth century, his hands kept busy, whittling out useful objects, such as shoehorns. His mind was active, too. Called on to preach from … More Today in Church History
When you encounter Buddhists handing out in airport terminals and Eastern mysticism in all shapes within the New Age movement, you have an extraordinary event of the late 19th century to thank (or blame). The World’s Columbian Exposition, held in Chicago in honor of the 400th year of Columbus’ voyage to the New World, was … More Today in Church History
Conversion of John Ryland, Carey’s Friend Many Christians have heard of William Carey, the Baptist preacher and cobbler who became known as the “Father of Protestant Missions.” Few have heard of John Ryland but there is a strong connection between the two. Born in 1753 into a godly Baptist home, John was the son of a Hebrew … More Today in Church History
The Mayflower Sailed, Taking Pilgrims to New England One of the most significant chapters in American history opened on this day, September 6, 1620. After failed attempts to sail from England, leaving behind her sister ship Speedwell, the Mayflower sailed from Plymouth for the New World. Aboard were 101 passengers. By today’s standards the ship was little bigger than a yacht. … More Today in Church History
Obadiah Holmes Whipped for Baptist Beliefs Thud. The whip’s three cords slammed onto the bare back of Obadiah Holmes, who stood tied to the post. Thud… Thud… Thud. Thirty times the executioner struck with all his force. It was on this day, September 5, 1651 in Boston, Massachusetts. According to witnesses, Obadiah did not groan or scream. … More Today in Church History
Dying Henry Lyte Asked God to Stay Near Henry Francis Lyte was desperately ill with tuberculosis. He did not expect to live. He was so sick, in fact, that he had prepared a farewell sermon to preach later on this morning, September 4, 1847. Meanwhile he drew a paper toward him on which he had begun … More Today in Church History
Cambridge Synod Sets Church-State Relationship When the Puritans arrived in New England, they were sure that the best form of government was to be found in the practice of the early church. They attempted to live out their ideas, designing their civil government around their faith. In doing so, they made immense strides toward popular … More Today in Church History
Samson Occom, American Indian, Ordained There was a great stir of religion in these parts of the world both amongst the Indians as well as the English, and about this time I began to think about the Christian religion, and was under great trouble of mind for some time.” That is how Samson Occom, direct … More Today in Church History
John the Baptist Beheaded Herod Antipas smiled and nodded with approval. His step-daughter Salome* swayed and twirled in front of him and his birthday-party guests, her graceful figure filling them with longing. Her performance done, Herod and the guests applauded. What a dance! Inflamed by his senses and the mood of the moment, Herod cried, … More Toady in Church History
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