June 29, 2025

Matthew 5:43-48

Two hundred fifty years ago the conflict between the 'patriots' and the rule of the monarchy and Parliament broke out into war. Like war always is, it was ugly. Would the Massachusetts rebels prevail by herself against the greatest military on earth? Would other colonies join them? It would be seven years before the answer was known.

Anglican clergy in Boston had taken an oath to be obedient to the King and pray for the king each Sunday. Now, to do so, brought harsh financial burden and harsh imprisonment. What would you do, if you had taken such an oath before God?