As we approach Independence Day it behooves us to recall the principles of Americas founding especially in light of the ongoing attempt by todays political and commercial leaders to merge the United States into a hemispheric government. In fact the clarion call for independence is just as fundamental just as revolutionary as it was 233 years ago.
Regarding the signing of the Declaration of Independence John Adams said" will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the Day of Deliverance by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade with shows games sports guns bells bonfires and illuminations from one end of this continent to the other from this time forward forevermore."
Adams went on to say You will think me transported with enthusiasm but I am not. I am well aware of the toil and blood and treasure that it will cost us to maintain this Declaration and support and defend these States. Yet through all the gloom I can see the rays of ravishing light and glory; I can see that the end is more than worth all the means that posterity will triumph in that days transaction even though we should rue it which I trust in God we shall not."
Indeed the signers of Americas Declaration of Independence endured the sacrifice of both toil and blood. Pertaining to the lives of the signers David Limbaugh writes Of those 56 who signed the Declaration of Independence nine died of wounds or hardships during the war. Five were captured and imprisoned in each case with brutal treatment. Several lost wives sons or entire families. One lost his thirteen children. Two wives were brutally treated. All were at one time or another the victims of manhunts and driven from their homes. Twelve signers had their homes completely burned. Seventeen lost everything they owned."
Yes Americas Declaration of Independence which is our nations birth certificate was purchased at a very high price. Rightly did its primary author Thomas Jefferson invoke Gods name no less than four times in the Declaration. Without God our struggle for independence and freedom would surely have failed.
Jefferson along with the vast majority of Americas founders knew that freedom was first the gift of God not the accomplishment of men. He further understood that mans law must be subordinate to the natural laws of God.
Therefore with an appeal to Heaven for the rectitude of intentions" Americas Founding Fathers courageously forged a document that would put their own lives at risk but would also change the course of history.
The question now is How long can we maintain our nations independence?" The forces of global government seem to dominate both major parties in Washington D.C. most corporate boardrooms and most newsrooms.
In fact hemispheric or regional government never had more powerful and committed allies than former Presidents George H.W. Bush Bill Clinton George W. Bush and now President Barack Obama. Mark my words: if and when America loses its independence it will have been these Presidents that led the way in making it happen.
If the United States is going to maintain its independence and freedom much beyond the year 2010 it will only be because millions of freedom-loving Americans (and the governments of the States in which they reside) are willing to fight for it.
Both John Adams and Thomas Jefferson died on July 4 1826. Daniel Webster gave the eulogy for both men on August 2 of that year. Included in his remarks on that notable day were these words: It the Declaration of Independence is my living sentiment and by the blessing of God it shall be my dying sentiment. Independence now and independence forever."
To Websters words I say a hearty AMEN! I promise no loyalty to the North American Union the United Nations or any other brand of global government.
When the day comes that I am required to submit to any form of global authority I will be an outlaw. There is no freedom without independence and there is no independence without eternal vigilance. To my dying breath I will say with Daniel Webster Independence now and independence forever!"
Chuck Baldwin was the 2008 Constitution Party Presidential Candidate
As we approach Independence Day it behooves us to recall the principles of Americas founding especially in light of the ongoing attempt by todays political and commercial leaders to merge the United States into a hemispheric government. In fact the clarion call for independence is just as fundamental just as revolutionary as it was 233 years ago.
Regarding the signing of the Declaration of Independence John Adams said" will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the Day of Deliverance by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade with shows games sports guns bells bonfires and illuminations from one end of this continent to the other from this time forward forevermore."
Adams went on to say You will think me transported with enthusiasm but I am not. I am well aware of the toil and blood and treasure that it will cost us to maintain this Declaration and support and defend these States. Yet through all the gloom I can see the rays of ravishing light and glory; I can see that the end is more than worth all the means that posterity will triumph in that days transaction even though we should rue it which I trust in God we shall not."
Indeed the signers of Americas Declaration of Independence endured the sacrifice of both toil and blood. Pertaining to the lives of the signers David Limbaugh writes Of those 56 who signed the Declaration of Independence nine died of wounds or hardships during the war. Five were captured and imprisoned in each case with brutal treatment. Several lost wives sons or entire families. One lost his thirteen children. Two wives were brutally treated. All were at one time or another the victims of manhunts and driven from their homes. Twelve signers had their homes completely burned. Seventeen lost everything they owned."
Yes Americas Declaration of Independence which is our nations birth certificate was purchased at a very high price. Rightly did its primary author Thomas Jefferson invoke Gods name no less than four times in the Declaration. Without God our struggle for independence and freedom would surely have failed.
Jefferson along with the vast majority of Americas founders knew that freedom was first the gift of God not the accomplishment of men. He further understood that mans law must be subordinate to the natural laws of God.
Therefore with an appeal to Heaven for the rectitude of intentions" Americas Founding Fathers courageously forged a document that would put their own lives at risk but would also change the course of history.
The question now is How long can we maintain our nations independence?" The forces of global government seem to dominate both major parties in Washington D.C. most corporate boardrooms and most newsrooms.
In fact hemispheric or regional government never had more powerful and committed allies than former Presidents George H.W. Bush Bill Clinton George W. Bush and now President Barack Obama. Mark my words: if and when America loses its independence it will have been these Presidents that led the way in making it happen.
If the United States is going to maintain its independence and freedom much beyond the year 2010 it will only be because millions of freedom-loving Americans (and the governments of the States in which they reside) are willing to fight for it.
Both John Adams and Thomas Jefferson died on July 4 1826. Daniel Webster gave the eulogy for both men on August 2 of that year. Included in his remarks on that notable day were these words: It the Declaration of Independence is my living sentiment and by the blessing of God it shall be my dying sentiment. Independence now and independence forever."
To Websters words I say a hearty AMEN! I promise no loyalty to the North American Union the United Nations or any other brand of global government.
When the day comes that I am required to submit to any form of global authority I will be an outlaw. There is no freedom without independence and there is no independence without eternal vigilance. To my dying breath I will say with Daniel Webster Independence now and independence forever!"
Chuck Baldwin was the 2008 Constitution Party Presidential Candidate
