This Week in Christian History: Oliver Cromwell, 'Oh Happy Day,' and The United Methodist Church
Oliver Cromwell Born - April 25, 1599
This week marks the anniversary of the birth of notable Puritan statesman and warrior Oliver Cromwell, who led England as Lord Protector during the seventeenth century.
A native of Huntingdon, England, Cromwell fought on the side of Parliament during the English Civil War, eventually being installed as the Lord Protector of England after the monarchy was overthrown.
"We study the glory of God, and the honour and liberty of parliament, for which we unaminously fight, without seeking our own interests," said Cromwell in 1644 during the civil war.
"I profess I could never satisfy myself on the justness of this war, but from the authority of the parliament to maintain itself in its rights; and in this cause I hope to prove myself an honest man and single-hearted."
