The Prologue - This Far By Faith Book 2

Historically, African Americans have been a people deeply rooted in Biblical values; which include faith, hope, and love. The expression, "When I think of the goodness of Jesus, and all that He has done for me, my soul cry out HALLELUJAH, I thank God for saving me." This is just one of many expressions the Black Pentecostal Church employed as the foundation of its faith, that has brought us this far. We arrived on the shores of North America in 1619, as indentured servants and later as bond slaves; almost four hundred years later we are still fighting the good fight of faith. We are still fighting for justice, equality, and humanity on North American continent even today. The lyrics of the song, "Through it all, I've learned to trust in Jesus; I learned to trust in God." Aren't just a few lines of neatly arranged lyrics; but they are the lifeline of our faith: which resonates from the many voices, at the bottom of the well in the Black Pentecostal Church. "We come this far by faith, leaning on the Lord; trusting in His Holy Word, He never failed me yet; oh, oh, oh can't turn around, we come this far by faith." The lyrics of this song continue to be the driving force behind Black people of faith in America because, "If it had not been for the Lord who is own our side, tell me where would I be? Where would I be?" From the first ships that carried cargo of human Black flesh from Africa to America, regarding modern American history; the African American experience has been a journey of faith, hope and love. To Be Contiuned!