Independence Day

Happy 4th of July! 241 years ago, John Adams shared words worthy of our remembrance today.

July 1, 1776, John Adams declared his intentions to the delegates from the 13 Colonies.

“Before God, I believe the hour has come. My judgement approves this measure, and my whole heart is in it. All that I have, and all that I am, and all that I hope in this life, I am now ready here to stake upon it. And I leave off as I began, that live or die, survive or perish, I am for the Declaration. It is my living sentiment, and by the blessing of God it shall be my dying sentiment. Independence now, and Independence for ever!”

July 3rd, John wrote Abigail, his wife:

“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.”

July 4th, 1776, the wording for the Declaration of Independence was approved.

While delegates signed it on August 2, John’s cousin, Samuel Adams declared:

“We have this day restored the Sovereign to Whom all men ought to be obedient. He reigns in heaven and from the rising to the setting of the sun, let His kingdom come.”

And, to that, I say “Amen!”

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