1629: In Germany, the Edict of Restitution ordered that all church
property secularized since 1552 be restored to the Roman Catholic Church.
1735:
English revivalist George Whitefield wrote in a letter: 'The renewal of our natures is a
work of great importance. It is not to be done in a day. We have not only a new house to
build up, but an old one to pull down.'
1759:
English founder of Methodism John Wesley wrote in a letter: 'There is a wonderful mystery
in the manner and circumstances of that mighty working, whereby God subdues all things to
himself, and leaves nothing in the heart but his pure love alone.'
1919:
Death of Julia H. Johnston, 70, American Presbyterian Sunday School leader. She penned
about 500 hymns during her lifetime, one of which is still sung today: "Grace Greater
Than Our Sin" (a.k.a. "Marvelous Grace of our Loving Lord").
1933:
Death of Amos R. Wells, 71, pioneer U.S. Christian educator. From l901 until his death, he
was editor of "Peloubet's Notes for the International Sunday School Lessons."
Source: William D. Blake. Almanac
of the Christian Church, Minneapolis: Bethany House, 1987. Additional
information supplied by the author. Contact via E-mail: William D. Blake. (pilgrimwb@aol.com)
