The early founding settlers of this nation came to this new world to have the freedom to worship.  Yes, some came in search of riches.  Most came for religious freedom.   They did not want the government to tell them how to worship, when to worship, and what to say during worship.  Freedom.  So they came.  First one ship.  Then another.  Soon many came in search of a new life; in search of freedom. 

 

Yet this freedom came at a cost.  Many lost their lives, their loved ones, their fortunes.  Still they continued. 

 

Then came the “Great Awakening.”  Revival broke out across the land.  At this time the founding fathers were but young men.  Young men that listened to God’s Word, repented, and were baptized.  Looking at their situation, decided that every man and woman should have the opportunity of freedom.  Thus armed with God’s Word and resolve, started a new nation. 

 

Freedom came from the efforts of these early men and women.  It came from their sacrifice.  But it came.  It was not perfect mind you.  But they laid the ground work for us to grow.  To give freedom to everyone.  We have.  The right for women to vote.  The Civil Rights Act.  The Emancipation Act.  The list goes.   The list of Acts that gave freedom.

 

This time let Freedom Ring and not hate.