FAITH OF THE FOUNDERS: Dr. Joseph Warren on the Determination to Win Freedom
(QUICK READ) — America’s freedom and independence were not won overnight or through a quick series of wins that left the British Army — then the world’s mightiest military — dazed and defeated in the field.
Dr. Joseph Warren (American Portraiture).
To the contrary, there were many defeats and disappointments along the way from 1776 to 1781 when Lord Cornwallis saw the writing on the wall and surrendered to Gen. George Washington at Yorktown in Virginia.
Dr. Joseph Warren captured the determined spirit that kept the revolutionary fires burning in his account of the Battle of Lexington in April 1775:
“Nevertheless, to the persecution and tyranny of his cruel ministry, we will not tamely submit – appealing to Heaven for the justice of our cause, we determine to die or be free …” – Joseph Warren, American account of the Battle of Lexington, April 26, 1775 MARK STRAND.
Many of the quotes reprinted in HillFaith’s “The Faith of The Founders” weekly series of posts are compiled from Benjamin F. Morris’ classic work, “The Christian Life and Character of the Civil Institutions of the United States.” Morris, an historian and pastor, published the first edition more than a century ago.
Quotations are also compiled from Mark Strand, author of the Daily Inspirations email he shares on request here and that HillFaith highly recommends to all congressional aides, be they working on Capitol Hill or in a state or district office back home.
Mark was for 16 years President of the Congressional Institute, and he is a former fellow of the Harvard Institute of Politics. He was also a 24-year veteran congressional staffer, including four years as Chief of Staff to Sen. James Talent (R-Missouri).
PREVIOUSLY ON HILLFAITH
FAITH OF THE FOUNDERS: God and the Three Authors of The Federalist Papers
FAITH OF THE FOUNDERS: John Adams on Liberty as the Gift of God
FAITH OF THE FOUNDERS: Washington on Americans’ Debt of Gratitude to God for Our Independence