Coretta Scott King Eulogy

This is a story of hope. This is a story of sacrifice. This is a story of a life of an individual that saw the needs of the oppressed ahead of her own. This is the story of her diligent labor at sewing and the fruit of new beginnings to be harvested from her parting. This is the story and the life of a great woman of God.

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• Coretta
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• Beginnings

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We have our work to do.

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Coretta describes the number 8 as representing new beginnings with regards to this. I posted this video shortly after returning from a trip to Memphis, TN. I don't know if you noticed where she describes this, the licenses of the two white cars in front of the Lorraine share only 1 number, the number 8. I don't think that is a coincidence. Now look at what is all still going on around us at such a time as this. That which Dr. Martin and Coretta left behind is at our disposal to bring this about.

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It is written that when a seed falls to the earth and dies, it will bear much fruit. What is unique about Coretta's passing is that she wrestled with God. Paul the Apostle said it like this. He said that he could remain in the earth and that would be for the benefit of those here. Or he could go to be with the Lord and that would be to his benefit. Yet Coretta realized that, as much as she loved her work, her time of passing meant an abundant harvest and a new beginning.

[TheWriterWalker]

I remember thinking, before Elder King spoke and certainly as she was speaking, that Coretta's funeral was, in a way, the most profound funeral of the century, outranking even her husband's. I was impressed by the unity it evoked among the citizens of Atlanta (even the normally disruptive types behaved), and the hordes of people it brought from across the nation. In fact, the whole world, for a moment, did obeisance to a beautiful and moral BLACK WOMAN...and that, to me, was most profound.

[TheWriterWalker]

I watched the entire funeral and worried that Bernice would not be able to follow the outstanding speakers who spoke before she did. Well, she more than rose to the occasion! Her eulogy was the most profound I've ever heard, and I was so proud of her that day. I am convinced God's hand was upon her, for how else to explain her composure and profundity while eulogizing her own mother? I've always wanted to anaylyze the speech; now, thanks to you, I can. God bless you.