Christopher Columbus (1451-1506), genoese explorer, discoverer of America.

According to Columbus' personal log, his purpose in seeking "undiscovered worlds"

was to: "...bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the heathens [And]...bring the

Word of God to unknown coastlands."

Columbus wrote: "No one should fear to undertake any task in the name of our Savior,

if it is just and if the intention is purely for His holy service...."

Reference: America's God & Country Encyclopedia of Quotations, by William J. Federer, pp.114,119.