Category Archives: First Principles

First Principles: For He Chose Us In Him Before the Creation of the World To Be Holy and Blameless In His Sight

Posted on July 16, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To God’s holy people in Ephesus,[a] the faithful in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Praise for Spiritual Blessings in Christ 3 Praise be … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Let Us Recollect That Peace or War Will Not Always Be Left To Our Option

Posted on July 15, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“Let us recollect that peace or war will not always be left to our option; that however moderate or unambitious we may be, we cannot count upon the moderation, or hope to extinguish the ambition of others.” – Alexander Hamilton, … Continue reading →

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First Principles: If Congress Can Do Whatever In Their Discretion Can Be Done By Money, …the Government Is No Longer A Limited One…But An Indefinite One

Posted on July 14, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“If Congress can do whatever in their discretion can be done by money, and will promote the General Welfare, the Government is no longer a limited one, possessing enumerated powers, but an indefinite one, subject to particular exceptions.” – James … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Enlightened Statesmen Will Not Always Be At the Helm

Posted on July 13, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“Enlightened statesmen will not always be at the helm.” – James Madison (1787)

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First Principles: I Love the Man That Can Smile In Trouble, That Can Gather Strength From Distress, and Grow Brave By Reflection

Posted on July 12, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. ‘Tis the business of little minds to shrink; but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Only Aim To Do Your Duty, and Mankind Will Give You Credit Where You Fail

Posted on July 11, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“It behooves you, therefore, to think and act for yourself and your people. The great principles of right and wrong are legible to every reader; to pursue them requires not the aid of many counselors. The whole art of government … Continue reading →

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First Principles: The Mild Voice of Reason, Pleading the Cause of An Enlarged and Permanent Interest, Is But Too Often Drowned…By the Clamors of An Impatient Avidity

Posted on July 10, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“The mild voice of reason, pleading the cause of an enlarged and permanent interest, is but too often drowned, before public bodies as well as individuals, by the clamors of an impatient avidity for immediate and immoderate gain.” – James … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Let Everything That Has Breath Praise the Lord!

Posted on July 9, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“Hallelujah! Praise God in His sanctuary. Praise Him in His mighty heavens. Praise Him for His mighty acts; Praise Him for His excellent greatness. Praise Him with the sound of the horn; Praise Him with the harp and lyre. Praise … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Guard With Jealous Attention the Public Liberty. Suspect Every One Who Approaches That Jewel

Posted on July 8, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect every one who approaches that jewel.” – Patrick Henry (1788)

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First Principles: It Is the Duty of Parents To Maintain Their Children Decently, and According To Their Circumstances

Posted on July 7, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“It is the duty of parents to maintain their children decently, and according to their circumstances; to protect them according to the dictates of prudence; and to educate them according to the suggestions of a judicious and zealous regard for … Continue reading →

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