Tag Archives: First Principles

First Principles: Difficulties Are Meant To Rouse, Not Discourage. The Human Spirit Is To Grow Strong By Conflict

Posted on August 21, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“Difficulties are meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong by conflict.” William Ellery Channing

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First Principles: A Sacred Respect For the Constitutional Law Is the Vital Principles, the Sustaining Principle of a Free Government

Posted on August 20, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“A sacred respect for the constitutional law is the vital principle, the sustaining energy of a free government.” – Alexander Hamilton It is too bad the DSA doesn’t realize this. In seeking to destroy the Constitution, they have pronounced themselves … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Bibles Are Strong Entrenchments. Where They Abound, Men Cannot Pursue Wicked Courses, and At the Same Time Enjoy Quiet Conscience

Posted on August 19, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“Bibles are strong entrenchments. Where they abound, men cannot pursue wicked courses, and at the same time enjoy quiet conscience.” – James McHenry, signer of the Constitution

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First Principles: The Law Established By the Creator, Which Has Existed From the Beginning, Extends Over the Whole Globe, Is Everywhere and At All Times Binding Upon Mankind

Posted on August 18, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“The law established by the Creator, which has existed from the beginning, extends over the whole globe, is everywhere and at all times binding upon mankind.’ – Rufus King

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First Principles: Kings or Parliaments Could Not Give the Rights Essential To Happiness…We Claim Them From A Higher Source – From the King of Kings, and Lord of All the Earth

Posted on August 17, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“Kings or parliaments could not give the rights essential to happiness… We claim them from a higher source – from the King of kings, and Lord of all the earth. They are not annexed to us by parchments and seals. … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Do Not Grieve, For the Joy of the Lord Is Your Strength

Posted on August 16, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.’” – Nehemiah 8:10 NIV

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First Principles: The Question Is Not What Rights Naturally Belong To Man, But How They May Be Most Equally and Effectually Guarded In Society

Posted on August 15, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“The question is not what rights naturally belong to man, but how they may be most equally and effectually guarded in society.” – Roger Sherman

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First Principles: Your First Great Duties, You Are Sensible, Are Those You Owe to Heaven, To Your Creator and Redeemer. Let These Be Ever Present To Your Minds

Posted on August 14, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“Your first great duties, you are sensible, are those you owe to Heaven, to your Creator and Redeemer. Let these be ever present to your minds, and exemplified in your lives and conduct.” – William Samuel Johnson, one of the … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Honor, Justice, and Humanity Call Upon Us To Hold, and To Transmit To Our Posterity, That Liberty Which We Received From Our Ancestors

Posted on August 13, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“Honor, justice, and humanity call upon us to hold, and to transmit to our posterity, that liberty which we received from our ancestors. It is not our duty to leave wealth to our children, but it is our duty to … Continue reading →

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First Principles: The Constitution Enjoins An Oath Upon All the Officers of the United States. This Is A Direct Appeal To That God Who Is the Avenger of Perjury

Posted on August 12, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“The Constitution enjoins an oath upon all the officers of the United States. This is a direct appeal to that God Who is the avenger of perjury. Such an appeal to Him is a full acknowledgment of His being and … Continue reading →

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