Today in History - December 11 & 12

December 11

1640 - The Root and Branch petition, signed by 15,000 Londoners calling for the abolition of the episcopacy, is presented to the Long Parliament (Source)

I think it was Oliver Cromwell who said:

"You need not hope in order to undertake, and you need not succeed in order to persevere." The following sermons and podcasts are on Oliver Cromwell and the English Civil War:

Oliver Cromwell: Saint, Soldier, Statesmen, by Dr. Alan Cairns (Text: Hebrews 8)

Oliver Cromwell, by Dr. Peter Hammond

Oliver Cromwell and His Russet-Coated Heroes, by Bill Potter

The Life and Labors of Oliver Cromwell, by Rev. Colin Mercer

Oliver Cromwell Lord Protector of England, by Rev. Ian Goligher (Text: 1 Samuel 18:12)

1688 - Glorious Revolution: James II of England, while trying to flee to France, throws the Great Seal of the Realm into the River Thames (Source)

Recommended sermons and podcasts:

Glorious Revolution: William and Mary, by Joe Morecraft III

Glorious Revolution: William and Mary, by Joe Morecraft III

1964 - Che Guevara speaks at the United Nations General Assembly in New York City (Source)

Recommended sermons and podcasts:

Castro, Cuba, and Communism, by Dr. Peter Hammond

Recommended reading:

 Note to the Department of Education: Mao Zedong Murdered 65 Million People - redstate.com

We Must Never Forget the 100 Million Victims of Communism - dailysignal.com

 The UN, Which Che Guevara Almost Nuked, Honors Che Guevara on His Birthday - townhall.com

December 12

1915 - Frank Sinatra, American singer, actor, and producer is born (Source)

When God and Frank Sinatra Meet, by Ray Bell [Text: Isaiah 52:13; Isaiah 55:1-9]