Washington's Delaware Crossing“Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it. Indeed, “These are the times that try men’s souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their county; but he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny like hell is not easily conquered yet we have this consolation with us, the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; it is dearness only that gives everything its value.”
― Tom Paine

Thomas Jefferson, God gave us LibertyThese patriots were willing to make the effort and sacrifice they did because they understood a fundamental that seems to be forgotten today: that the rights of man are God-given.  Reason, necessity, and religious conviction and belief in the sovereignty of God led these men to accept the divine origin of man’s rights. To God’s glory, and the credit of these men, our nation had its unique birth.

Let us not forget these truths as we celebrate Independence day and may we be equal to our founders sacrifice and love of God and country in fighting as they did for our liberty and justice for all.