Friday, April 04, 2003
EARLY MORNING, APRIL 4, SHOT RINGS OUT IN THE MEMPHIS SKY
Today, April 4th, 2003 marks the 35th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. If you are an avid reader of this website, you know that he is someone I consider a hero. I always take time on Martin Luther King Day (in January) and on April 4th to read some excerpts from his speeches. Here are some almost prophetic words from the last speech he ever gave, on April 3rd, 1968 in Memphis, Tenessee:
"We've got some difficult days ahead. But it doesn't matter with me now. Because I have been to the mountaintop. And I don't mind.
Like anybody, I would like to live a long life. Longevity has its place. But I'm not concerned about that now.
I just want to do God's will. And He's allowed me to go up to the mountain. And I've looked over. And I've seen the promised land.
I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people will get to the promised land! And I'm not fearing any man.
Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord!"
Amen.
Today, April 4th, 2003 marks the 35th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. If you are an avid reader of this website, you know that he is someone I consider a hero. I always take time on Martin Luther King Day (in January) and on April 4th to read some excerpts from his speeches. Here are some almost prophetic words from the last speech he ever gave, on April 3rd, 1968 in Memphis, Tenessee:
"We've got some difficult days ahead. But it doesn't matter with me now. Because I have been to the mountaintop. And I don't mind.
Like anybody, I would like to live a long life. Longevity has its place. But I'm not concerned about that now.
I just want to do God's will. And He's allowed me to go up to the mountain. And I've looked over. And I've seen the promised land.
I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people will get to the promised land! And I'm not fearing any man.
Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord!"
Amen.
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