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Patrick Henry,  (1736-1799) American Patriot.

 
Ordinarily only the single statement by Patrick Henry “Give me liberty of give me death” is attributed to him. I feel it to be equally important to mention a select number of lines from  his famous address seldom quoted, most especially for his firm belief in a just God.
 

 
“We shall not fight our battles alone. There is a just God who presides over the destinies of nations …the battle, sir, is not to the strong alone, it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave. Besides sir, we have no election. (choice)  If we were base enough to desire it, it is now too late to retire from the contest. There is no retreat, but in submission and slavery! Our chains are forged! Their clanking may be heard on the plains of Boston. The war is inevitable--and let it come.
 

 
It is in vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace--but there is no Peace! The war is actually begun. The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our Brethren are already in the fields! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God. I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!
 

 
            GOD BLESS AMERICA!
 

 

 

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