Happy Independence Day!
Remember, while you gaze up at your fireworks this evening, and grill those burgers and enjoy the family time, Freedom isn't free. It came with a price,
which upon sobering reflection, with the signing of the Declaration of Independence, our forefathers paid in financial ruin, loss of their homes, death of family members, or even paying the ultimate sacrifice- their own life. Not one of them waivered or betrayed their honor.
And let us not forget the famous words of Patrick Henry....
“An appeal to arms and to the God of hosts is all that is left us!
… Sir, we are not weak if we make a proper use of those means
which the God of nature hath placed in our power. … Besides,
sir, we shall not fight our battles alone. There is a just God who
presides over the destinies of nations and who will raise up
friends to fight our battles for us. … Is life so dear, or peace so
sweet as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery?
Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take;
but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!” - Patrick Henry
Remember, while you gaze up at your fireworks this evening, and grill those burgers and enjoy the family time, Freedom isn't free. It came with a price,
which upon sobering reflection, with the signing of the Declaration of Independence, our forefathers paid in financial ruin, loss of their homes, death of family members, or even paying the ultimate sacrifice- their own life. Not one of them waivered or betrayed their honor.
“An appeal to arms and to the God of hosts is all that is left us!
… Sir, we are not weak if we make a proper use of those means
which the God of nature hath placed in our power. … Besides,
sir, we shall not fight our battles alone. There is a just God who
presides over the destinies of nations and who will raise up
friends to fight our battles for us. … Is life so dear, or peace so
sweet as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery?
Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take;
but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!” - Patrick Henry
3 comments:
Happy 4th of July to you and everyone in the USA.
Well-written!
Thank you monstercrafts- Happy fourth of July to you!
Thank you Barb! Hope you both enjoyed the holiday!
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