This week in Christian history: ‘Rise Up, O Men of God’ published; Adoniram Judson sets sail

Throughout the extensive history of the Church, numerous events of lasting significance have occurred.
Each week marks anniversaries of impressive milestones, unforgettable tragedies, amazing triumphs, memorable births and notable deaths.
Some events, spanning over 2,000 years of history, might be familiar, while others might be unknown to many.
The following pages highlight anniversaries of memorable events from this week in Christian history, including the debut of “Rise Up, O Men of God,” the death of Fra Angelico, and Adoniram Judson setting sail for Southeast Asia.












