Emphasis Preaching Journal
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Did you know the saying "God willing and the Creeks don't rise" was in reference to the Creek Indians and not a body of water? It was written by Benjamin Hawkins in the late eighteenth century. He was a politician and Indian diplomat. While in the south, Hawkins was requested by the President of the United States to return to Washington. In his response, he wrote, "God willing and the Creeks don't rise." Because he capitalized the word "Creeks" it was understood that he was referring to the Creek Indian tribe and not a body of water.
