New Melody Church

  Perfect Union (Part two of three) Sixth Amendment: In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence . Matthew 26: 57 “ And they that had laid hold on Jesus led  him  away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were assembled.   (59) Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false witness against Jesus, to put him to death;  6 0 But found none: yea, though many false witnesses came,  yet  found they none. At the last came two false witnesses,  Answerest thou nothing? what  is it which  these witness against the

  Perfect Union “ We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.” I am sure most everyone recognizes the beginning lines of America’s Constitution. But, what is this document that is so well known? The Constitution of the United States is the supreme law of the United States of America. The Constitution, delineates the frame work of the workings of our government. Its first three articles embody the doctrine of operational powers, whereby the federal government is divided into three branches: legislative (congress), executive, ( the president ) ; and the judicial, ( Supreme Court and other federal courts. ) Amendments began to be added to the constitution. We will only consider the first ten a

  Invictus “ Out of the night that covers me, Black as the pit from pole to pole, I thank (God) whatever gods may be For my unconquerable soul.” [William Ernest Henley, 1888] Many interpretations are available for “Invictus.” Though the subjects to whom the advice is given is nearing death, they are encouraged to persevere. Though the challenges are seemingly insurmountable each is faced courageously without fear. However, they know at God’s appointed time , they will be compelled to enter the horrid palace of death. The time of their departure does not matter much for the strait gate of pearl is open to them. The pain of dying is not welcomed. It is faith, courage and an intimate relationship with God that will sail the dying through all the stepping stoned to death. Psalms 23: 1 & 4 “... The L ord   is  my shepherd; I shall not want. 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou  art  with me; thy rod and thy

  Tomorrow I know we all look to tomorrow with anticipation that it will come and with it all the manifestations of our labor. Yet, there is a time appointed to die. The day is sealed in the bosom of Abraham; God. Ofttimes some idolize others who seemingly know more and have gained more than they themselves have obtained. Therefore there is a great danger in loving man more than God. Know this: tomorrow may never come. Live as if you share the dream of the di s c iples. Job 32:9  “ Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.” Matthew 25:13  “ Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.” Luke 12:40  “ Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not.” John 7:6  “ Then Jesus said unto them, My time is not yet come: but your time is alway ready.” "If Tomorrow Never Comes" is a song recorded by American c