Sermons and Biblical Studies

(November 3, 1794–June 12, 1878), was an American poet and editor. He known as the “Father of American Poets,” and wrote such titles as: Thanatopsis; To a Waterfowl; The Death of the Flowers; and To the Fringed Gentian. He was the editor in chief of the New York Evening Post for 50 years, lending its … Continue reading “BRYANT,
WILLIAM CULLEN”

(April 11, 1794–January 15, 1865), was an American diplomat, educator, orator and clergyman. He was Governor of Massachusetts, 1836–40; U.S. Minister to Britain, 1841–45; Secretary of State under President Fillmore, 1852–53; and U.S. Senator, 1853–54. He was the president of Harvard, 1846–49, and dedicated the national cemetery at Gettysburg, November 19, 1863, with President Abraham … Continue reading “EVERETT,
EDWARD”

(April 10, 1794–March 4, 1858), was the U.S. Navy Commodore who opened Japan to world trade through a dramatic show of force on July 8, 1853 and again in February 1854. His brother was Captain Oliver Hazard Perry, who won fame in the war of 1812. Commodore Matthew Calbraith Perry stated: I have just finished … Continue reading “PERRY,
MATTHEW CALBRAITH”

(August 29, 1792–August 16, 1875), was an American revivalist, author and educator of the early 19th century. He was the president of Oberlin College, in Ohio, 1852. He believed that every human life was valuable and strongly supported giving freedom to the slaves. His college was a busy station on the Underground Railroad, which secretly … Continue reading “FINNEY,
CHARLES GRANDISON”

(June 1, 1792), was the 15th State admitted to the Union. The Constitution of the State of Kentucky, adopted 1799, stated: Article VI, Section 7. The manner of administering an oath or affirmation … shall be esteemed by the General Assembly the most solemn appeal to God.2073 The Constitution of the State of Kentucky, adopted … Continue reading “KENTUCKY,
STATE OF”

(March 7, 1792–May 11, 1871), was an English astronomer, the son of the great astronomer, Sir William Herschel. He discovered and catalogued over 500 new stars and nebulae of both northern and southern hemispheres. Concerning the Bible, Sir John Frederick Herschel asserted: All human discoveries seem to be made only for the purpose of confirming … Continue reading “HERSCHEL,
SIR JOHN FREDERICK WILLIAM”

(December 15, 1791), was added to the Constitution of the United States of America, along with nine other amendments, which together compose The Bill of Rights. The First Amendment reads: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the … Continue reading “FIRST
AMENDMENT”

(September 22, 1791–August 25, 1867), was an English chemist and naturalist. In 1833, he was honored as professor of chemistry at the prestigious Royal Institute. He pioneered the liquefaction of gases and discovered benzene, which is used in aniline dyes, perfumes, and high explosives. Michael Faraday’s scientific contributions include the discovery of electrolysis, electromagnetic induction, … Continue reading “FARADAY,
MICHAEL”

(April 27, 1791–April 2, 1872), was an American inventor and artist. He invented the Morse Code, developed the telegraph, and built the first camera in America. He was the son of Jedediah Morse, the educator and textbook writer known as “The Father of American Geography.” Samuel F.B. Morse was also one of the greatest portrait … Continue reading “MORSE,
SAMUEL FINLEY BREESE”

(April 23, 1791–June 1, 1868), the 15th President of the United States, 1857–61, attempted unsuccessfully to circumvent the rising tension over slavery; U.S. Minister to Great Britain, 1853–56; Secretary of State under James K. Polk, 1845–49; U.S. Senator, 1834–45; U.S. Minister to Russia, 1832–34; U.S. Representative, 1821–31; the only bachelor President as his fiancee, Ann … Continue reading “BUCHANAN,
JAMES”