George Washington Williams, a Baptist pastor, and a Republican, was the first African American to serve in the Ohio General Assembly and is honored with Room 107 in the Ohio Statehouse. From OhioStateHouse.org: The George Washington Williams Memorial Room honors Ohio’s first African-American legislator. In addition to images of Mr. Williams, the 1880s style room features photographs of other African-Americans who Read more...

From Lancaster History: In December 1911, the Hersheys left for France to begin an extended tour of Europe, spending most of the winter of 1911-12 in Nice. At the time of their departure, Milton had planned a return home in April to attend to business—and to return home on the maiden voyage of RMS Titanic. On December 18, 1911, Hershey had written Read more...

From Ohio.gov: Ohio’s state motto is “With God, All Things Are Possible.” It was suggested in 1958 by James Mastronardo, a 10-year-old from Cincinnati. With help from his state senator, he gathered signatures and spoke to lawmakers to support the idea. The motto became official in October 1959. The phrase, a favorite of his mother, is from the Bible—Matthew 19:26. While it comes Read more...

George Washington wrote to his brother: “By the all-powerful dispensations of Providence, I have been protected beyond all human probability and expectation; for I had four bullets through my coat, and two horses shot under me, yet escaped unhurt, altho’ death was levelling my companions on every side.” The Battle of the Monongahela occurred during the French & Indian War, Read more...

The Life, Legacy, and Impact of Henry Moorhouse Henry Moorhouse (1840–1880) was an English evangelist whose brief life left a lasting imprint on nineteenth-century evangelical Christianity. Often remembered as a man of passionate preaching and deep spiritual conviction, Moorhouse became closely associated with revivalist ministry in both Britain and the United States. Though he never held a formal pastoral office Read more...

The Billy Sunday Tabernacle in Manhattan was a massive temporary wooden structure built for a 10-week revival in 1917, located at 168th Street and Broadway on the former site of Hilltop Park. It seated 16,000–20,000 people, featured sawdust-covered floors, and hosted over a million attendees, marking a high point in Sunday’s evangelical career. _____ Image Source/Credit: • The Voice in the Read more...

John Wilbur Chapman was a prominent Presbyterian evangelist and hymn writer who lived at 631 West End Avenue, Manhattan, New York City, while he was actively conducting revival campaigns across the United States. This apartment was where he maintained a home base in New York City while traveling extensively to preach and lead revival meetings. It was from this residence Read more...

Hymn History: Our Great Savior Author: John Wilbur Chapman “Anything that dims my vision of Christ, or takes away my taste for Bible study, or cramps me in my prayer life, or makes Christian work difficult, is wrong for me, and I must, as a Christian, turn away from it.” (John Wilbur Chapman)   The Origin of the Hymn “Our Read more...

Hymn History: He Is Coming Again Author: Mabel Johnston Camp “Mabel isn’t really known for writing hymns except for this hymn choice, but she too must have been living in anticipation of the Lord’s coming.” (Barry Kauffman)   The Origin of the Hymn “He Is Coming Again” The life and legacy of Mabel Johnston Camp are closely tied to her Read more...

Hymn History: Follow, I Will Follow Thee Author: Howard Longsdon Brown I will follow Thee, my Savior,Where’er the pathway may go. (Howard Longsdon Brown)   The Origin of the Hymn “Follow, I Will Follow Thee” The hymn “Follow, I Will Follow Thee” emerged from the earnest devotional climate of early twentieth-century American evangelicalism, a period when personal commitment and practical Read more...

On July 14, Pastor John MacArthur’s faith became sight, as he entered into the eternal presence of his Savior. He had been dealing with some significant health challenges dating back to early 2023, and God, in His perfect wisdom, determined that John had completed his earthly ministry. John is survived by his wife Patricia, his children Matt, Marcy, Mark, and Read more...

Buried in C-219 / Adelwood Cemetery Dr. Rossvally (1828-1892) is most known for the tract, “Charlie Coulson, The Drummer Boy”: Two or three times in my life God in His mercy touched my heart, and twice before my conversion I was under deep conviction. During the American war I was surgeon in the United States army, and after the battle Read more...

Hymn History: Take Your Burden to the Lord and Leave It There Author: Charles Albert Tindley “Combining the fortitude of older black sacred music traditions with the fervor and rhythmic appeal of newer gospel songs, Brewster’s music was, in the words of gospel singing great Willa Ward, ‘as good as it gets.’’” (Memphis Music Hall of Fame)   The Origin Read more...

Watch Our Christian Heritage interview with Dr. David Saxon on John Knox: John Knox 1514-1572 Erected by Scotsmen who are mindful of the benefits conferred by John Knox on their native land 1896 _____ Image Source/Credit: • Stephencdickson, CC BY-SA 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons Read more...

Watch Our Christian Heritage discuss William Wilberforce: Wikipedia: The Wilberforce Monument is a monument honouring English politician and abolitionist William Wilberforce in Kingston Upon Hull, England. The ashlar structure consists of a Doric column topped by a statue of Wilberforce. Construction on the monument began in 1834 and was completed the following year. In 2011, it was designated a Grade II listed structure. _____ The Wilberforce Monument stands as one of Read more...