My Country ‘Tis of Thee
However, the version of this tune we know was first published significantly later, around 1743, in a collection called “Harmonia Anglicana,” which was expanded and republished a couple years later as “Thesaurus Musicus.” In this collection, the tune begins, “God save our Lord the King.”
I Pledge Allegiance to…
In our culture today, we value individual responsibility, but we can be offended at the idea that we might bear any sort of collective responsibility for sin. However, as Solomon’s speech shows us, the leaders of Israel often took the lead in confessing the sins of their nation.
Always Remember (Never Forget)
Americans are far more likely to choose their church based on their political attitudes and beliefs than they are to have their political beliefs shaped by their church. We so easily lose sight of what Jesus continues to do for us in our everyday lives and the ways we can reflect His love in all we say and do.