1523: German reformer Martin Luther wrote in a letter: "There has
never been a great revelation of God's Word unless God has first prepared the way by the
rise and the flourishing of languages and learning, as though these were forerunners, a
sort of John the Baptist."
1638:
The first Swedish colonists in America established a Lutheran settlement at Fort
Christiana in the Colony of Delaware.
1832:
The Kentucky Baptist Convention was organized in Frankfort with delegates representing
nine congregations within the state.
1847:
Birth of Winfield Scott Weeden, American sacred chorister and hymnwriter. During his life
he led music and singing schools for the YMCA and Christian Endeavor. Of his several
musical compositions, Weeden is best remembered today for the hymn, "I Surrender
All."
1882:
The Knights of Columbus, founded by Father Michael J. McGivney, was chartered by the
General Assembly of Connecticut. Established as a lay fraternal society, the K of C
encourages benevolence, patriotism, and racial tolerance among its members.
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)
