Patrick Henry born 1736.
Joseph Fouche born 1763.
Josephine died 1814.
Gerald Massey born 1829.
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.
--Patrick Henry.
Though hearts brood o'er the past, our eyes
With smiling features glisten;
For lo! our day bursts up the skies,
Lean out your souls and listen!
The world is following freedom's way,
And ripening with her sorrow;
Take heart! Who bears the cross to-day
Shall wear the crown to-morrow.
--Gerald Massey.
For God gave us not a spirit of fearfulness; but of power and love
and discipline.
--2 Timothy 1. 7.
Lord God, may I never feel that I have a right to sell thy joys, nor
the privilege of giving away my burdens. Grant that I may not forsake
my principles, but may I keep the way clear that memory may find an
unruffled rest. Amen.