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“Coal” was created in art class under the direction of “Mr. Frank”. Not sure how many survived but I believe there are only three still in …
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I have been working on this piece for at least 6 years,
“Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judea” (Rev 5:5)
“Worthy was the Lamb, who was slain, …
“Have You Forgotten Providence?”
were the words penned by a young man named George later to become commander of the Revolution Army, statesman, and the first President of the United States. Many know George Washington as the Father of our Country; though few are familiar with his youth or know anything more than the folklore surrounding a hatchet, a cherry tree and a lie. Possibly one of the most important events in the life of our national hero inspired him to pen the following words to his brother John Augustine Washington:
(Sacred Fire by Peter A. Lillback Page 161-162)
On the day of the event, July 9th 1755, the British would suffer their worst defeat of the French and Indian War. George Washington, a 23 year-old colonel at the time of the outcome of the Battle of Monongahela (take the link to read more about the battle) could have ended the fate of America decades before it was even an idea, yet “Providence” had plans for George.
Please proceed to Have You Forgotten Providence see the painting in detail.