Half-Cocked: Chills

January 17, 2005

Chills

I listened to this speech today and I'm convinced MLK knew his days were numbered. He was assassinated the next day.

"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."

Posted by Half-Cocked at January 17, 2005 04:35 PM

Comments

This speech has always sent chills up my spine. I wish I knew what inspired it. What I wouldn't give to read his notes and letters leading up to this speech.

eric

Posted by: phat at January 18, 2005 01:31 AM