Foundations
Our Declaration of Independence declares that we hold truths that are self-evident. These truths are defined by our Creator.
No man defines truth.. As a nation , we must hold the truths as the foundation of our constitution. If we leave these truths we will be destroyed. The destruction process has so accelerated that today we have a thread of a nation . How do we get back to the United States of America as visioned and initiated and founded by our founders?
In a letter to James Warren, Feb 12 1779 Samuel Adams wrote:
“A general dissolution of principals and manners will more surely overthrow the liberties of America than the whole force of the common enemy. While the people are virtuous they cannot be subdued; but when they loose their virtue they will be ready to surrender their liberties to the first external or internal invader…If virtue and knowledge are diffused among the people, they will never be enslaved. This will be their great security.” #1
Samuel Adams further stated:
“Neither the wisest constitution nor the wisest laws will secure the liberty and happiness of a people whose manners are universally corrupt.” #2
“He therefore is the truest friend to the liberty of his country who tries most to promote its virtue, and who, so far as his power and influence extend, will not suffer a man to be chosen into any office of power and trust who is not a wise and virtuous man… The sum of all is, if we most truly enjoy this gift of Heaven, let us become a virtuous people.” #3
Those of us who love liberty, justice, and freedom must rise up with the help and strength of our God and speak to everyone. We must be willing to write, educate, promote, talk, preach, communicate the virtues and manners of our God
#1 The Writings of Samuel Adams ( New York G.P.Putnam and sons 1905) Vol 4 P 124
#2 The Public Advisor p1749 William V Wells The Life and Public Service of Samuel Adams ( Boston Littile. Brown and Co 1865)
#3 WilliamV Wells The Life and Public Service of Samuel Adams ( Boston Littile. Brown and Co 1865) Vol III P 301
Author: Steven Strzepek
