The cross of St. Andrew
History repeats it self at times. King Robert the Bruce of Scotland created the new order of Knights Templar in 1314 following the battle of Bannockburn. Their previous order had been destroyed in 1307, its properties and possessions confiscated,and their leaders killed. Some fled to Scotland and, joining the army of King Bruce, fought and helped defeat an invasion of Scotland by King Edward II of England. As a result of this bravery King Bruce created the Order of St. Andrew of Scotland of which they were received.
As we trace our historical journey from remote periods, we should remember there are four ways to look- backward, inward,upward, and forward.
Upward and forward is a great direction to look. As one cynic ask a country boy," What will you do when they tear down the churches?" The reply was immortality:" We still have the stars!"To press forward and upward,instructed and inspired by the past as did the men with " BRAVE HEARTS"who flew the battle flag with the Cross of St. Andrew in Scotland.
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