Tag Archives: Liberty

First Principles: The Liberty of A Nation Depends Upon the Vigilance of A Few

Posted on July 21, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“The liberty of a nation depends upon the vigilance of a few.” – Francis Lightfoot Lee

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First Principles: Liberty Is the Greatest Blessing That Men Enjoy, and Slavery the Heaviest Curse That Human Nature Is Capable Of

Posted on July 17, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“Liberty is the greatest blessing that men enjoy, and slavery the heaviest curse that human nature is capable of.” – Stephen Hopkins

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First Principles: May the Supreme Ruler of the World Be Pleased To Establish and Perpetuate These New Foundations of Liberty and Glory

Posted on July 9, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“I congratulate you and my country on the singular favor of heaven in the peaceable and auspicious settlement of our government upon a Constitution formed by wisdom, and sanctified by the solemn choice of the people who are to live … Continue reading →

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My Weary Soul

Posted on July 8, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

My Weary Soulby Michael DoyleMy weary soul holds onto the night,Wondering how to get things right.Some can have such calloused pretense,But I won’t get lost in bitterness.Every day is a day for gratitude,I wake up with the right attitude.Knowing that … Continue reading →

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First Principles: There Is Liberty and Fire Enough; It Only Requires the Application of the Bellows. Blow Then, A Blast That Will Shake This Country

Posted on July 6, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“There is liberty and fire enough; it only requires the application of the bellows. Blow then, a blast that will shake this country.” – William Ellery

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Washington Takes Charge

Posted on July 5, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Washington Takes Chargeby Michael DoyleThere in the balmy days of July,Rose a people unafraid to die.Striving to live for sweet liberty,They would birth America in their dignity.Washington rode into Concord’s countrysideTo round up his troops who had defiedThe Redcoats on … Continue reading →

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First Principles: By Our Form of Government, the Christian Religion, and All Sects and Denominations of Christians Are Placed On the Same Equal Footing

Posted on June 30, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“By our form of Government, the Christian religion is the established religion; and all sects and denominations of Christians are placed on the same equal footing, and are equally entitled to protection in their religious liberty.– Samuel Chase in Runkel … Continue reading →

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First Principles: The Known Propensity of A Democracy Is To Licentiousness, Which the Ambitious Call, and Ignorant Believe To Be Liberty

Posted on June 19, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“The known propensity of a democracy is to licentiousness, which the ambitious call, and ignorant believe to be liberty.” – Fisher Ames

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First Principles: Let Us Not Be Unmindful That Liberty Is Power

Posted on June 15, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“Let us not be unmindful that liberty is power, that the nation blessed with the largest portion of liberty must in proportion to its numbers be the most powerful nation upon earth. Our Constitution professedly rests upon the good sense … Continue reading →

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First Principles: The Liberties of A People Never Were, Nor Ever Will Be, Secure, When the Transactions of Their Rulers May Be Concealed From Them

Posted on June 6, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“The liberties of a people never were, nor ever will be, secure, when the transactions of their rulers may be concealed from them.” – Patrick Henry

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