Description: There has long been questions as to the extensive use and colors of the New England Flag at Bunker Hill, the first formal battle action between the two armies. But Connecticut artist John Trumbull (who was observing in the vicinity), and 19th century historian Benson John Lossing (known for his scrupulous attention to facts and tracking down primary sources), both attest to these two flags being present. The motto, "Appeal to Heaven", was taken from chapter 14 of 'Second Treatise of Civil Government' by political philosopher, John Locke. The motto was used on the official naval ensign of the Colonials, which also contained a pine tree. Both flags are still in use by communities in Maine and Massachusetts. (Art by Kasandra Radke)
Description: Disciplin der Anfechtung -- 'Discipline of the Spiritual Attack': "For as soon as the Word of God blooms forth through you, the devil will visit you, make a real doctor of you, and by his affliction will teach you to seek and love God's Word." and... "The temptations of the pious accomplish very much and are a most Godly training school for flesh and blood. He who has not been tempted knows nothing. For this reason the Psalter in all its words treats of practically nothing but temptation, tribulation, and affliction and is a book full of concerns about them." (Blessed Martin Luther, from various writings)
Description: Tell the world and our spiritual foes Who it is that fights for us. The line on the scroll is taken from a line in Luther's famous hymn, 'A Mighty Fortress'. It is translated from the German: "es streit' für uns der rechte Mann" -- "for us strives the Valiant One". Christ Jesus.
