Edward Schneider was a young student at Philip's Academy in Andover, Massachusetts, when the Civil War broke out. He enlisted at once and fought well, until he was mortally wounded at the Battle of Cold Harbor. As he lay dying, he said to his chaplain:
"Don't weep, chaplain, it is God's will. Please write to my father, and tell him that I have tried to do my duty to my country and to God...And there is my brother in the navy: write to him, and tell him to stand by the flag and cling to the Cross of Christ."
Quote from: "Billingsley Christianity" pg. 95.
Let's remember to stand by our flag and cling to the Cross of Christ this coming Independence Day. The flag is a constant reminder of our quest and victory for freedom placed at the top of a mast to waves in the winds that blow across this great land.
The cross is a constand reminder placed to stand across our land as a constant reminder that Jesus Christ fought the great fight for our freedom from sin and ultimately the strength of our nation through its people of faith.
Let's never forget to stand by the flag and cling to the Cross of Christ. It is our duty.
May God bless you with freedom and strength.
Walter L. Rose
Pastor
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