"[Christ] gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto Himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works" (Titus 2:14).

"The Lord hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek" (Psalm 110:4).

"Not unto us, O LORD, not unto us, but unto thy name give glory, for thy mercy, and for thy truth's sake" (Psalm 115:1).

"These are the three sons of Noah: and of them was the whole earth overspread" (Genesis 9:19).

This date is the supposed date when Christopher Columbus "discovered" America, and his story is one of great hardship, Christian faith, and courage, crowned finally with worldwide acclaim.

"How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard Him" (Hebrews 2:3).