Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
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To say this man made a significant difference in my life today is an understatement by all means.
Today marks the 40th anniversary of his death as he walked out of his room in the Lorraine Motel April 4th, 1968.
Towards the end of his last speech given the day before, named 'I've Been to the Mountaintop', he said the following which seemed to have foreshadowed his impending death.
King's last words on the balcony were to musician Ben Branch (no relation to Taylor Branch) who was scheduled to perform that night at an event King was attending:
Take My Hand, Precious Lord written by Rev. Thomas A. Dorsey
Today marks the 40th anniversary of his death as he walked out of his room in the Lorraine Motel April 4th, 1968.
Towards the end of his last speech given the day before, named 'I've Been to the Mountaintop', he said the following which seemed to have foreshadowed his impending death.
Well, I don't know what will happen now. We've got some difficult days ahead. But it doesn't matter with me now. Because I've been to the mountaintop. And I don't mind. Like anybody, I would like to live a long life. Longevity has its place. But I'm not concerned about that now. I just want to do God's will. And He's allowed me to go up to the mountain. And I've looked over. And I've seen the promised land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people, will get to the promised land. And I'm happy, tonight. I'm not worried about anything. I'm not fearing any man. Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord.
King's last words on the balcony were to musician Ben Branch (no relation to Taylor Branch) who was scheduled to perform that night at an event King was attending:
"Ben, make sure you play Take My Hand, Precious Lord in the meeting tonight. Play it real pretty."
Take My Hand, Precious Lord written by Rev. Thomas A. Dorsey
~AA
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