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#5 In This Issue:Articles Quote With the inspirational composure of Laura Bush during the 9/11 crisis, I was reminded that the example of godly First Ladies is as important as those of the President. So I did a little research and found two other examples of First Ladies of faith. Strengthen your faith by remembering history is His Story. We would love to hear any questions, comments, or ideas for future articles, just email us at info@faithofourfathers.org Chris
Van Buskirk When Mrs. James K. Polk became the Lady of the White House, she refused to encourage dancing by putting on the customary Presidential balls. Commenting on this fact, the Nashville Union said, "She is a consistent member of the Presbyterian Church, and has therefore abolished dancing and other light amusements in her house." Her biographer in that connection said, "Assuredly nothing more effectually commends the religion of the Bible, than the holy and consistent conduct of those who profess to be governed by its precepts." Lucy Webb Hayes won the affectionate name of "Mother Lucy" from men of the 23rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry who served under her husband's command in the war. They remembered her visits to camp--to minister to the wounded, cheer the homesick, and comfort the dying. Rutherford B. Hayes' distinguished combat record earned him election to Congress, and three postwar terms as governor of Ohio. She not only joined him in Washington for its winter social season, she also accompanied him on visits to state reform schools, prisons, and asylums. As the popular first lady of her state, she gained experience in what a woman of her time aptly called "semi-public life." Thus she entered the White House with confidence gained from her long and happy married life, her knowledge of political circles, her intelligence and culture, and her cheerful spirit. She enjoyed informal parties, and spared no effort to make official entertaining attractive. Though her faith made her a temperance advocate and liquor was banned at the mansion during this administration, she was a very popular hostess. She took criticism of her views in good humor, acquiring the nickname "Lemonade Lucy." Lucy Webb Hays is remembered as a godly woman of faith. Article - About Christopher Columbus A teacher at a public High School compares Christopher Columbus to Adolf Hitler. An anthropologist at Macalester College writes that Columbus "launched one of the greatest waves of genocide known in history." In Denver, a group called Transform Columbus Day protests an annual parade held in Columbus' honor, saying the event is "hateful and divisive." Revisionist history is flourishing. Sadly, children are hearing a biased story about the explorer whose "discovery" of America we supposedly celebrate today. As we approach Columbus Day it might be worthwhile to think about why we celebrate it. Not because he was a perfect man who respected the rights of indigenous peoples, but because -- warts and all -- he changed the course of history forever. And yes, he played his part in God's perfect plan for the development of America. Read more about this topic in the Essay section of our website - "Restoring the reputation of Christopher Columbus" Article - A New Flag for an Old State Georgia, one of
the original thirteen colonies, now has a new State flag. Article - It Is Well With My Soul In the 1870s Horatio Spafford was a successful Chicago lawyer. Along with his wife Anna, he was well known in the community as a close friend of evangelist Dwight L. Moody. Aside from his law practice, Spafford had invested heavily in real estate along the shores of Lake Michigan, but the Chicago fire of 1871 wiped out his holdings. To compound the tragedy, his son had died shortly before the disaster of Scarlet Fever. Spafford and his family desperately needed a rest so in 1873 he planned a trip to Europe with his wife and four daughters. While in Great Britain he also hoped to help Moody and Sankey with their evangelistic tour. Last minute business caused Spafford to delay his departure, but he sent his wife and four daughters ahead on the S.S. Ville Du Havre as scheduled, promising to follow in a few days. On November 2nd 1873, the 'Ville de Havre' had collided with 'The Lochearn', an English vessel. It sank in only 12 minutes, claiming the lives of 226 people. Anna Spafford had stood bravely on the deck, with her daughters Annie, Maggie, Bessie and Tanetta clinging desperately to her. Her last memory had been of her baby being torn violently from her arms by the force of the waters. Anna was only saved from the fate of her daughters by a plank which floated beneath her unconscious body and propped her up. When the survivors of the wreck had been rescued, Mrs. Spafford's first reaction was one of complete despair. Then she heard a voice speak to her, "You were spared for a purpose." And she immediately recalled the words of a friend, "It's easy to be grateful and good when you have so much, but take care that you are not a fair-weather friend to God." Several days later the survivors landed at Cardiff, Wales, and Mrs. Spafford cabled her husband the brief message, "Saved alone." When Horatio Spafford made the ocean crossing to meet his grieving wife, he sailed near the place where his four daughters had sunk to the ocean depths. There, in the midst of his sorrow, he wrote these unforgettable words that have brought solace to so many in grief: When
peace, like a river, attendeth my way, "Remember
ever; and always, that your country was founded by the stern old Puritans
who made the deck of the Mayflower an altar of the living God, and whose
first act on touching the soil of the new world was to offer on bended
knees thanksgiving to Almighty God."
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