D. A. Fisher Born : August 14, 1840 Died : January 19, 1911 Browse All Authors Top 3 quotes by D. A. Fisher History, when rightly written, is but a record of providence; and he who would read history rightly, must read it with his eyes constantly fixed on the hand of God. This statement of a nineteenth-century historian sums up the responsibility of the Christian teacher of history, for he who would teach history or any subject matter rightly, must teach it with his eyes constantly fixed on the hand of God. D. A. Fisher christian education teacher From the Scriptures we find basic truths that may serve as the foundation of our teaching of history. The first basic truth is that God is in control of history. God's control may take the form of caring, governing, protecting, sustaining, and preserving. He exercises His will through divine superintendence or by divine intervention D. A. Fisher teaching exercise education Another foundational truth is that God has a plan for history. History is providential, not accidental. D. A. Fisher truth-is god-has-a-plan education
