Today's American Minute
Louis Pasteur, microbiologist: "There is something in the depths of our souls which tells us that the world may be more than a mere combination of events" - American Minute with Bill Federer
Being one of the first European scientists to reject the evolutionary theory of spontaneous generation, Louis Pasteur insisted that life only arises from life, stating:
"Microscopic beings must come into the world from parents similar to themselves ... There is something in the depths of our souls which tells us that the world may be more than a mere combination of events."
"Hark! the Herald Angels Sing"-Charles Wesley; and Classic Carols: "Joy to the World," "Messiah," "O Come, All Ye Faithful" - American Minute with Bill Federer
" "Messiah " "O Come "Hark! the Herald Angels Sing"-Charles Wesley; and Classic Carols: "Joy to the World All Ye Faithful"
In 1739, Charles Wesley penned "Hark! how all the Welkin (Heaven) rings." George Whitefield suggested the first line be changed to "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing." The song was put to the music of Lutheran composer Felix Mendelssohn, grandson of the notable Jewish philosopher, Moses Mendelssohn. "Hark! the Herald Angels Sing" was first published in 1739 in the collection Hymns and Sacred Poems. It was republished in George Whitefield's Collection of Hymns for Social Worship in 1754.
Irving Berlin and the classic song "God Bless America!" - American Minute with Bill Federer
Irving Berlin & the classic song "God Bless America!"
Irving Berlin's inspiring verse:
"God Bless America, Land that I Love,
Stand Beside Her, and Guide Her,
Through the Night, with the Light From Above."
Ancient Hebrew Republic inspired Pastors & their "Covenant" Congregations in founding New England - American Minute with Bill Federer
Harvard President Samuel Langdon then gave an address, June 5, 1788, titled: "The Republic of the Israelites an Example to the American States," stating: "Instead of the twelve tribes of ISRAEL, we may substitute the thirteen states of the American union, and see this application plainly ... The ISRAELITES may be considered as a pattern to the world in all ages ... Government ... on republican principles."
Captain John Smith fought Turks - American Minute with Bill Federer
