A New Perspective

I walked with Dr. King for a long time and I was one of many. And we were fighting hard and accomplishing great things in the name of God and justice. And Dr.King offered me a leadership position within his organization and I told him that I would think about it and pray on it. So I introduced the notion at Bible Study, there comes a time when change has occur. There comes a time when you just move on up. God blesses you in many ways that you cannot explain. He opens doors that you never would have expected to be open. And you first are hesitate then God showed you the mighty long way he brought you. And all the good that you could do if you believe. My mother and father had done went home to be with Jesus and now that I am getting well in my years. Well members Beloved people I am resigning as your pastor and I will stand besides Dr.King to continue the fight for justice. To spare the church. And my son Jester will lead the church as an Associate Pastor then Senior Pastor. And the choir sung His Eyes is on the Sparrow, Why should I feel discouraged? Why should the shadows come? Why should my heart be lonely and long for heaven as home when Jesus is my potion and a constant friend is he. For his eye is on the sparrow and I know he watches over me. For his eye is on the sparrow and I know he watches over me. For his eye is on the sparrow and I know he watches over me. I sing because I am happy. I sing because I am free for his eye is on the sparrow and I know he watches over me. Everybody flock to me that night and some prayed with me even my son laid hands upon me. And they wished me the best and they cried with me and they tried to feed me too. And I called Dr.King that night and said I would take the job. And Dr.King said that he would come to me after Memphis. And I prayed all night and all day for Dr.King and my wife interrupted and came in, she said Honey He's dead. Dr. King is dead. I pulled off my glasses in disbelief and held my head. And my wife tried to hug me and we cried together. And I told my wife that I am okay. And I went into my study and lock the door and got on my knees. Father why? Father God why? Why did this happen? This man did nothing wrong. He did your will. Father I need to know why? Father Father Father. And I laid down. My wife and children avoid the topic over breakfast, lunch and dinner for a while. Till my daughter Phillipa said Daddy aren't you gonna go to the funeral? I said I can't I am not prestigious enough. The man was great. My wife said I think you should call Mrs. King to comfort her. I said I will try. I called and called and finally I got through. Mrs. King said Are you the Pastor of New Hope Baptist Church? I said yeah. Mrs. King said Martin told me everything about you. I said I send my condolences and I will pray for your family every day of my life that God gives you comfort, safety and strength. Your husband was a blessing to our church. Mrs. King said Thank you minister. Martin always said that God is what the world need more than anything. God is what makes the world go around. God is the greatest force of justice, peace, and tranquility. I said God bless you and your family. Then I held a memorial service for Dr.King at New Hope Baptist Church, my son Jester preached. God is not finished. God is not done. Don't drown in your troubles. Don't give up your glory. Though this life is filled with trials and tribulation. Though we fall sometimes. Though we fail God has not. Ask God for comfort. Ask God to win the battle. Ask God to pull you through. Ask God take me over the mountain, take me through the valley, take me through the storm. After I rest the choir will sing and my father will say a few words. The choir sung Precious Lord, Precious Lord take my hand lead me on let me stand I am tired I am weak I am worn Through the storm through the night lead me on to the Light take my hand Precious Lord and lead me home. I took the podium, We all know why we stand today. We all know the reason. The death of Dr. King but he did not died in vain. He did not died for no reason. He died for all of us. He died to pave the foundation. He died to continue the work. And I may be old but I come to tell you I am no ways tired. I am no ways giving up. I am no ways finish. Until my very last breath, we all should pray for his family and friends. Pray for this country. One thing I could thank God for Dr. King is that I got a new Perspective. I got a new walk. I got a new look in life. I am not the same. And they can't drive me back because I have been changed. God has changed me and like hell am I going back. I stepped in the waters of justice, it chilled my body but not my soul. I heard from Heaven my new name and by God I have been changed. I am changed. Are you changed? All I know I am changed today. Thank God Almighty. Thank God Almighty. And they applauded and I took the job with Dr.King's organization and kept fighting the good fight all the way.