PATRIOT WEEK: Humble Confidence in the Mercies of the Ruler of the Universe

Renewing the American Spirit

Patriot Week begins on 9/11 and ends on 9/17 (the anniversary of the signing of the Constitution (Constitution Day)) and renews America’s spirit by celebrating the First Principles, Founding Fathers and other Patriots, vital documents and speeches, and flags that make America the greatest nation in world history. Many of current holidays have become overly commercialized or have lost their deeper meaning. We need to invigorate our appreciation and understanding of America’s spirit. This blog is dedicated to keeping the spirit of Patriot Week - and America - alive all year long.....

Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Humble Confidence in the Mercies of the Ruler of the Universe

"With an humble confidence in the mercies of the supreme and impartial Judge and Ruler of the universe, we most devoutly implore his Divine goodness to protect us happily through this great conflict, to dispose our adversaries to reconciliation on reasonable terms, and thereby to relieve the empire from the calamities of civil war." A Declaration by the Representatives of the United Colonies of North America, July 5, 1775.

What eloquence, when is the last time some spoke like this in public? Our Founding Fathers had many things right, and many wrong, but one absolutely on spot was their confidence that the Creator would set things right.