Independence Day ~ July 4th
Music~ ♫ Armed
Forces Salute Overture ♫
♪ The Flag Still Flies-krazykorner.♪
~ Happy Birthday USA ~
United States Of America, this is the day to celebrate, God's goodness to us all
As you stand as one to gain your courage,
From trusting God the more.
Don't stay behind closed doors, for blessings on you pour,
From the very heart of God, on July the fourth,
For He will delight in honoring your faith,
As His Name you glorify.
Step forward now beneath the banner, you raised and held so high,
There are so many who uphold the Lord,
Believe God's power today,
For His truth will be restored.
March as one, unite in prayer, in hope, in victory
The Lord Jesus procured forever, that day at calvary.
Soft Whispers from Derry's Heart Poems © 2004
heartwhispers@iinet.net.au
~ Happy Birthday USA ~
United States Of America, this is the day to celebrate, God's goodness to us all
As you stand as one to gain your courage,
From trusting God the more.
Don't stay behind closed doors, for blessings on you pour,
From the very heart of God, on July the fourth,
For He will delight in honoring your faith,
As His Name you glorify.
Step forward now beneath the banner, you raised and held so high,
There are so many who uphold the Lord,
Believe God's power today,
For His truth will be restored.
March as one, unite in prayer, in hope, in victory
The Lord Jesus procured forever, that day at calvary.
Soft Whispers from Derry's Heart Poems © 2004
heartwhispers@iinet.net.au
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♪I love America - By Carroll Roberson♪
~ Raise It High ~
You might stand today and raise it high, with reverence and fear
But, the beauty of your flag, is,
All throughout the year
You might unroll it, dust it off, to fly for all to see
But Independence day is much more than now,
For every hour, you're free
You might be proud and join a march, your flag to gladly flay
But, rejoicing in your banner, will never go away
You might thank God for all you have,
As this day you celebrate
For faith in God you will proclaim,
Each moment, come what may
Soft whispers from Derry's Heart Poems © 2008
heartwhispers@iinet.net.au
Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence
~ Raise It High ~
You might stand today and raise it high, with reverence and fear
But, the beauty of your flag, is,
All throughout the year
You might unroll it, dust it off, to fly for all to see
But Independence day is much more than now,
For every hour, you're free
You might be proud and join a march, your flag to gladly flay
But, rejoicing in your banner, will never go away
You might thank God for all you have,
As this day you celebrate
For faith in God you will proclaim,
Each moment, come what may
Soft whispers from Derry's Heart Poems © 2008
heartwhispers@iinet.net.au
Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence
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~ The Land Of Those I Love ~
There is this land, America, I love, I pray it might stay free,
Because so many men and women, gave their life so it would be.
It's called the country of the brave, a place for all to love,
A country formed by God alone, for all, there's been enough.
Today your flag is waved on high, the red, the white, the blue,
To recall from where you've come and all God's done for you.
Each family blessed, will gather 'round that flag in great respect,
In the glory of its purpose, to give to God your best.
You'll bend the knee before your flag, in prayer before your Lord,
To honor Him in thought and deed, and cleave unto His word.
So He may bless your country and keep the glory won.
By all who sought for right and good, and gave with all their love.
Today you'll rise to celebrate, God's life that is a gift,
Within your love and truth, you'll sing for how you live.
The beautiful, the mighty, the land of all we love.
God bless you, keep you true, for all that must be done.
God bless and keep you safe,
each and every one
Soft whispers from Derry's Heart Poems © July 2010
heartwhispers@iinet.net.au
There is this land, America, I love, I pray it might stay free,
Because so many men and women, gave their life so it would be.
It's called the country of the brave, a place for all to love,
A country formed by God alone, for all, there's been enough.
Today your flag is waved on high, the red, the white, the blue,
To recall from where you've come and all God's done for you.
Each family blessed, will gather 'round that flag in great respect,
In the glory of its purpose, to give to God your best.
You'll bend the knee before your flag, in prayer before your Lord,
To honor Him in thought and deed, and cleave unto His word.
So He may bless your country and keep the glory won.
By all who sought for right and good, and gave with all their love.
Today you'll rise to celebrate, God's life that is a gift,
Within your love and truth, you'll sing for how you live.
The beautiful, the mighty, the land of all we love.
God bless you, keep you true, for all that must be done.
God bless and keep you safe,
each and every one
Soft whispers from Derry's Heart Poems © July 2010
heartwhispers@iinet.net.au
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~ America The Beautiful ~
Come one, come all and gather here, there's something good to say,
Deep within your hearts,
That none can take away.
The beauty of uniting, as one in faith this day,
Unfurl your flag and stand as one, beneath her stripes that flay.
Your families safe, here, from the pledge of history made.
Remember blood is gashed, upon your every page,
So pause, look up, thank God,
Salute this blessed age.
Soft Whispers from Derry's Heart Poems © 2004
heartwhispers@iinet.net.au
Fill up each hour with what will last; buy up the moments as they go;
The life above, when this is past, is the fruit of life below. -Bonar
Come one, come all and gather here, there's something good to say,
Deep within your hearts,
That none can take away.
The beauty of uniting, as one in faith this day,
Unfurl your flag and stand as one, beneath her stripes that flay.
Your families safe, here, from the pledge of history made.
Remember blood is gashed, upon your every page,
So pause, look up, thank God,
Salute this blessed age.
Soft Whispers from Derry's Heart Poems © 2004
heartwhispers@iinet.net.au
Fill up each hour with what will last; buy up the moments as they go;
The life above, when this is past, is the fruit of life below. -Bonar
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~ Independence Day In USA ~
Today USA, you have the privilege, to raise the banner high
One of heart in faith's decree, your flag to proudly fly.
God bless each simple prayer, to keep God's truth your state
To wear the badge of honor, for the future is at stake
Wave it now America, the red and white and blue
In rightousness unite
and to your God be true
Soft Whispers from Derry's Heart Poems © 2006
heartwhispers@iinet.net.au
Today USA, you have the privilege, to raise the banner high
One of heart in faith's decree, your flag to proudly fly.
God bless each simple prayer, to keep God's truth your state
To wear the badge of honor, for the future is at stake
Wave it now America, the red and white and blue
In rightousness unite
and to your God be true
Soft Whispers from Derry's Heart Poems © 2006
heartwhispers@iinet.net.au
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~ Very Happy Birthday America ~
My very special friends
I was thinking of you, and so desire to say
Have a wonderful, very joyful, 4th of July today
My love and hugs, a prayer, I send them all your way,
From one who cares so very much, as you celebrate this day.
Soft Whispers from Derry's Heart Poems © 2004
heartwhispers@iinet.net.au
My very special friends
I was thinking of you, and so desire to say
Have a wonderful, very joyful, 4th of July today
My love and hugs, a prayer, I send them all your way,
From one who cares so very much, as you celebrate this day.
Soft Whispers from Derry's Heart Poems © 2004
heartwhispers@iinet.net.au
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Healthhomehappy/fruit-flag-for-4th-of-July-potlucks
1 pound organic strawberries, a few ripe bananas, 4 oz organic blueberries
Slide fruit on skewers as pictured, using half filled sticks of just blueberries to fill in the blue
4th of July Recipes/justeatrealfood.com
1. Paleomg.com/4th-july-lemon-fruit-tart
2. Paleocupboard.com/red-white-and-blue-coconut-tarts
3. Paleoeffect.com-red-white-blue-fruit-pizza
Use this trifle pic to inspire - use ccnut flour cake, berries & strawberries, coconut cream.
4. Red-white-and-blueberry-trifle5. Allglutenfreedesserts/berry-tart-vanilla-bean-custard
♪ Secret Garden : Raise your Voice-utube ♪
1 pound organic strawberries, a few ripe bananas, 4 oz organic blueberries
Slide fruit on skewers as pictured, using half filled sticks of just blueberries to fill in the blue
4th of July Recipes/justeatrealfood.com
1. Paleomg.com/4th-july-lemon-fruit-tart
2. Paleocupboard.com/red-white-and-blue-coconut-tarts
3. Paleoeffect.com-red-white-blue-fruit-pizza
Use this trifle pic to inspire - use ccnut flour cake, berries & strawberries, coconut cream.
4. Red-white-and-blueberry-trifle5. Allglutenfreedesserts/berry-tart-vanilla-bean-custard
♪ Secret Garden : Raise your Voice-utube ♪
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~ Fight for independence ~
We honor now their faith, we honor now their toil
We wonder at their courage, to conquer beast and soil.
Testing out God's faithfulness, to see if He would bless,
They set out with true faith, He gave them of His best.
What wonder we behold
As we glorify their fight, their grit and all their might,
To make a new beginning, a land of God's own light.
Oh grant to us their soul,
their simple pure delight, in all that's truly good, in all that's mighty fine,
Fill us, Father God, with your own will and mind.
Cleanse now this dear country, re-new, forgive our sin,
As from our rule we turn, back to blessing that has been.
Purge from us, our people, the lust, the power and greed,
Fill us all anew with all we truly need.
We want Your ways, Your peace, Your will
As before You we stand still.
Soft Whispers from Derry's Heart Poems © 2004
heartwhispers@iinet.net.au
For ye have need of patience, that,
after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.
Heb 10:36
We honor now their faith, we honor now their toil
We wonder at their courage, to conquer beast and soil.
Testing out God's faithfulness, to see if He would bless,
They set out with true faith, He gave them of His best.
What wonder we behold
As we glorify their fight, their grit and all their might,
To make a new beginning, a land of God's own light.
Oh grant to us their soul,
their simple pure delight, in all that's truly good, in all that's mighty fine,
Fill us, Father God, with your own will and mind.
Cleanse now this dear country, re-new, forgive our sin,
As from our rule we turn, back to blessing that has been.
Purge from us, our people, the lust, the power and greed,
Fill us all anew with all we truly need.
We want Your ways, Your peace, Your will
As before You we stand still.
Soft Whispers from Derry's Heart Poems © 2004
heartwhispers@iinet.net.au
For ye have need of patience, that,
after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.
Heb 10:36
~The Warrior's Love ~
The ones who love beyond all time and give for more than cause,
Who let go of the present, pursuing so much more.
Who leave behind their yesterdays, tomorrow's dreams, today,
To live for what is greater, than any words can say.
With passion for life's freedoms, the greater way to live,
Serving one another, in the love that always gives.
Who put aside all comfort and run in strength, as one,
One heart, for you and I, One life, to live as love.
Who uphold the life of all, as precious in God's sight,
That each person on the earth, will have no fear of night.
Who push past every barrier, of fear and hate and pain,
To save the weaker, fallen, lost, drowning in the rain.
Who wake on every dawn, with prayer to face the day,
Endurance throbbing heartbeat, so light will come to stay.
Who stand for good and honor and give with every breath,
E'er born to live the highest love, beyond the call of death.
Soft whispers from Derry's Heart Poems © March 2009
heartwhispers@iinet.net.au
The ones who love beyond all time and give for more than cause,
Who let go of the present, pursuing so much more.
Who leave behind their yesterdays, tomorrow's dreams, today,
To live for what is greater, than any words can say.
With passion for life's freedoms, the greater way to live,
Serving one another, in the love that always gives.
Who put aside all comfort and run in strength, as one,
One heart, for you and I, One life, to live as love.
Who uphold the life of all, as precious in God's sight,
That each person on the earth, will have no fear of night.
Who push past every barrier, of fear and hate and pain,
To save the weaker, fallen, lost, drowning in the rain.
Who wake on every dawn, with prayer to face the day,
Endurance throbbing heartbeat, so light will come to stay.
Who stand for good and honor and give with every breath,
E'er born to live the highest love, beyond the call of death.
Soft whispers from Derry's Heart Poems © March 2009
heartwhispers@iinet.net.au
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War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things;
the decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling
which thinks that nothing is worth war is much worse.
A man who has nothing for which he is willing to fight;
nothing he cares about more than his own personal safety;
is a miserable creature who has no chance of being free,
unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself
`John Stuart Mill`
the decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling
which thinks that nothing is worth war is much worse.
A man who has nothing for which he is willing to fight;
nothing he cares about more than his own personal safety;
is a miserable creature who has no chance of being free,
unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself
`John Stuart Mill`
♫ Fourth-of-July-music-video♫
Independence, Freedom, Opportunity, Liberty
Words that celebrate a Nation
Look at the flag, recall the Country's Independent creed
remember the pledge - One Nation Under God
Thank God for what we have -TRUST GOD for what we need.
Independence, Freedom, Opportunity, Liberty
Words that celebrate a Nation
Look at the flag, recall the Country's Independent creed
remember the pledge - One Nation Under God
Thank God for what we have -TRUST GOD for what we need.
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♫ Navy-Anchors Aweigh-USA-Military Marching Band.wav ♫
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~ An Incredible 4th of July ~
Happy 4th July to the most incredible friends
I hope you have the very best fun until the very end
For yippee yi-ay, today is celebration time, have a very special day
In your own incredible way,
And as you don the red and white and blue
Toot it loud, just as you would, after all, today is just to be incredible
(And for eating lots of food)
So go, celebrate to the full, as you wave the flag so true
For a very incredible memorable day, God granted unto you.
Soft Whispers from Derry's Heart Poems © 2006
heartwhispers@iinet.net.au
Happy 4th July to the most incredible friends
I hope you have the very best fun until the very end
For yippee yi-ay, today is celebration time, have a very special day
In your own incredible way,
And as you don the red and white and blue
Toot it loud, just as you would, after all, today is just to be incredible
(And for eating lots of food)
So go, celebrate to the full, as you wave the flag so true
For a very incredible memorable day, God granted unto you.
Soft Whispers from Derry's Heart Poems © 2006
heartwhispers@iinet.net.au
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~ One Nation One Flag ~
What will be, if we wave our flag as one, what can be, if we all pray as one,
What if we might seek, as one, for God alone, to make us one.
One flag to wave today, one flag for all our past,
One flag for each tomorrow, one flag to always last.
One flag can only be our love, none other can surpass,
One flag to wave as one together, in color, creed or class.
For one in God, we trusting are
In His death, that made us one in liberated heart.
To speak one word of truth and one warm kindness share,
To hope as one forever, as with one heart to care.
To cry as one, heartbroken soul and mourn to all unite....
To trust, as one in faith, for one eternal life.
Soft whispers from Derry's Heart Poems © 2008
heartwhispers@iinet.net.au
Poetry from the Heart
What will be, if we wave our flag as one, what can be, if we all pray as one,
What if we might seek, as one, for God alone, to make us one.
One flag to wave today, one flag for all our past,
One flag for each tomorrow, one flag to always last.
One flag can only be our love, none other can surpass,
One flag to wave as one together, in color, creed or class.
For one in God, we trusting are
In His death, that made us one in liberated heart.
To speak one word of truth and one warm kindness share,
To hope as one forever, as with one heart to care.
To cry as one, heartbroken soul and mourn to all unite....
To trust, as one in faith, for one eternal life.
Soft whispers from Derry's Heart Poems © 2008
heartwhispers@iinet.net.au
Poetry from the Heart
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~ Celebrate Our Birthday ~
Come on grand ole US of A, let fly the flag, celebrate our gift,
The flame of life soaring in the glory, of all we have to give.
The power of the Word of God, crying liberty for all,
A hope, a future, eternity, offered free from shore to shore.
The aroma of a home baked pie, more than the warmth of caring hearts
A baseball more than a sporting symbol, of how we make our mark.
For in solid tradition a wall of courage stands, not alone lost in a crowd,
But united together, we offer, a heritage so proud.
And in the honor, we know God, within the heart of you and me,
Where true peace of heart is found, and where we are set free.
Soft Whispers from Derry's Heart Poems © 2004
heartwhispers@iinet.net.au
Come on grand ole US of A, let fly the flag, celebrate our gift,
The flame of life soaring in the glory, of all we have to give.
The power of the Word of God, crying liberty for all,
A hope, a future, eternity, offered free from shore to shore.
The aroma of a home baked pie, more than the warmth of caring hearts
A baseball more than a sporting symbol, of how we make our mark.
For in solid tradition a wall of courage stands, not alone lost in a crowd,
But united together, we offer, a heritage so proud.
And in the honor, we know God, within the heart of you and me,
Where true peace of heart is found, and where we are set free.
Soft Whispers from Derry's Heart Poems © 2004
heartwhispers@iinet.net.au
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"For as the earth brings forth her bud, and as the garden causes the things
that are sown in it to spring forth; so the Lord GOD will cause righteousness
and praise to spring forth before all the nations."
~Isaiah 61:11~
A house divided against itself cannot stand.
Abraham Lincoln
America will never be destroyed from the outside.
If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves.
Abraham Lincoln
Die when I may, I want it said by those who knew me best
that I always plucked a thistle and planted a flower where I thought a flower would grow.
Abraham Lincoln
"Sir, my concern is not whether God is on our side;
my greatest concern is to be on God's side, for God is always right."
-- Abraham Lincoln
"You cannot help the poor by destroying the rich.
You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong.
You cannot bring about prosperity by discouraging thrift.
You cannot lift the wage earner up by pulling the wage payer down.
You cannot further the brotherhood of man by inciting class hatred.
You cannot build character and courage by taking away men's initiative and independence.
You cannot help men permanently by doing for them, what they could and should do for themselves."
— Abraham Lincoln
"I have been driven many times upon my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had no where else to go. My own wisdom and that of all about me insufficient for that day."
— Abraham Lincoln
"No man is poor who has a Godly mother."
— Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
America will never be destroyed from the outside.
If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves.
Abraham Lincoln
Die when I may, I want it said by those who knew me best
that I always plucked a thistle and planted a flower where I thought a flower would grow.
Abraham Lincoln
"Sir, my concern is not whether God is on our side;
my greatest concern is to be on God's side, for God is always right."
-- Abraham Lincoln
"You cannot help the poor by destroying the rich.
You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong.
You cannot bring about prosperity by discouraging thrift.
You cannot lift the wage earner up by pulling the wage payer down.
You cannot further the brotherhood of man by inciting class hatred.
You cannot build character and courage by taking away men's initiative and independence.
You cannot help men permanently by doing for them, what they could and should do for themselves."
— Abraham Lincoln
"I have been driven many times upon my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had no where else to go. My own wisdom and that of all about me insufficient for that day."
— Abraham Lincoln
"No man is poor who has a Godly mother."
— Abraham Lincoln
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" Psalm 111"
Praise the LORD. I will extol the LORD with all my heart
in the council of the upright and in the assembly.
2 Great are the works of the LORD; they are pondered by all who delight in them.
3 Glorious and majestic are his deeds, and His righteousness endures forever.
4 He has caused his wonders to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and compassionate.
5 He provides food for those who fear Him; He remembers His covenant forever.
6 He has shown his people the power of His works, giving them the lands of other nations.
7 The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy.
8 They are steadfast for ever and ever, done in faithfulness and uprightness.
9 He provided redemption for his people; He ordained his covenant forever,
holy and awesome is His name.
10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding.
To him belongs eternal praise.
In the name of The Lord Jesus we give Thee thanks, for your Word, O Lord, as we read it together.
May we hide your words in our hearts that might not sin against Thee -
Amen.
Praise the LORD. I will extol the LORD with all my heart
in the council of the upright and in the assembly.
2 Great are the works of the LORD; they are pondered by all who delight in them.
3 Glorious and majestic are his deeds, and His righteousness endures forever.
4 He has caused his wonders to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and compassionate.
5 He provides food for those who fear Him; He remembers His covenant forever.
6 He has shown his people the power of His works, giving them the lands of other nations.
7 The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy.
8 They are steadfast for ever and ever, done in faithfulness and uprightness.
9 He provided redemption for his people; He ordained his covenant forever,
holy and awesome is His name.
10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding.
To him belongs eternal praise.
In the name of The Lord Jesus we give Thee thanks, for your Word, O Lord, as we read it together.
May we hide your words in our hearts that might not sin against Thee -
Amen.
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Remember God's bounty. String the pearls of His favor.
Hide the dark parts, except so far as they are breaking out in light!
Give this one day to thanks, to joy, to gratitude!
~Henry Ward Beecher~
It's not things, it's not appearance, it's not strength, it's not science, nor intelligence
that makes a nation rise,
it's being right with God - that is where the blessing lies.
~RJB~
Middle click music ~
♫ ~ America ~ ♫
Hide the dark parts, except so far as they are breaking out in light!
Give this one day to thanks, to joy, to gratitude!
~Henry Ward Beecher~
It's not things, it's not appearance, it's not strength, it's not science, nor intelligence
that makes a nation rise,
it's being right with God - that is where the blessing lies.
~RJB~
Middle click music ~
♫ ~ America ~ ♫
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~ Running Free ~
Together we come, to salute as one, the game of life now raced,
To cheer on mighty winners and pray for more unfailing grace.
A cloud of witnesses stand above, those gone before to hail us on,
Though now we feel without applause, Jesus says it won't be long.
And in the weakness, failing light, without the strength to see it through,
Jesus comes to lift on high with awesome power for two.
He is the love and joy and hope to release our souls to sing
To Him we lift our voice, with all our praise to bring.
All that remains is sight ahead, keep running as we are,
With eyes on high all fixed upon, The Bright and Morning Star.
To look at how He won His race, with life the perfect goal,
The glow that set His face to win, His love to make us whole.
In seeing past that lonely cross, He blazed the trail of pain,
By picturing us renewed in Him, His grief was worth our gain.
He hit the tape with glory, crossed the finish line with love,
Heart focused on the joy, of bringing us to Him above
Soft Whispers from Derry's Heart Poems © 2004
heartwhispers@iinet.net.au
Together we come, to salute as one, the game of life now raced,
To cheer on mighty winners and pray for more unfailing grace.
A cloud of witnesses stand above, those gone before to hail us on,
Though now we feel without applause, Jesus says it won't be long.
And in the weakness, failing light, without the strength to see it through,
Jesus comes to lift on high with awesome power for two.
He is the love and joy and hope to release our souls to sing
To Him we lift our voice, with all our praise to bring.
All that remains is sight ahead, keep running as we are,
With eyes on high all fixed upon, The Bright and Morning Star.
To look at how He won His race, with life the perfect goal,
The glow that set His face to win, His love to make us whole.
In seeing past that lonely cross, He blazed the trail of pain,
By picturing us renewed in Him, His grief was worth our gain.
He hit the tape with glory, crossed the finish line with love,
Heart focused on the joy, of bringing us to Him above
Soft Whispers from Derry's Heart Poems © 2004
heartwhispers@iinet.net.au
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses,
let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles,
and let us run the race marked out for us.
Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith,
who for the joy set before Him, endured the cross
scorning it's shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Hebrews 12:1&2
Do all the good you can, by all the means you can,
in all the ways you can, in all the places you can,
to all the people you can, as long as ever you can.
John Wesley
let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles,
and let us run the race marked out for us.
Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith,
who for the joy set before Him, endured the cross
scorning it's shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Hebrews 12:1&2
Do all the good you can, by all the means you can,
in all the ways you can, in all the places you can,
to all the people you can, as long as ever you can.
John Wesley
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Independence Day/Fourth of July is a federal holiday in the United States
commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776,
declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain.
Independence Day celebrates the history, government, and traditions of the United States.
Independence Day is the national day of the United States.
During the American Revolution, the legal separation of the Thirteen Colonies from Great Britain occurred on July 2, 1776, when theSecond Continental Congress voted to approve a resolution of independence that had been proposed in June by Richard Henry Lee ofVirginia. After voting for independence,
Congress turned its attention to the Declaration of Independence, a statement explaining this decision,
which had been prepared by a Committee of Five,
with Thomas Jefferson as its principal author. Congress debated and revised the Declaration,
finally approving it on July 4.
A day earlier, John Adams had written to his wife Abigail:
The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America.
I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival.
It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty.
It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other,
from this time forward forever more. Independence Day (United States)
commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776,
declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain.
Independence Day celebrates the history, government, and traditions of the United States.
Independence Day is the national day of the United States.
During the American Revolution, the legal separation of the Thirteen Colonies from Great Britain occurred on July 2, 1776, when theSecond Continental Congress voted to approve a resolution of independence that had been proposed in June by Richard Henry Lee ofVirginia. After voting for independence,
Congress turned its attention to the Declaration of Independence, a statement explaining this decision,
which had been prepared by a Committee of Five,
with Thomas Jefferson as its principal author. Congress debated and revised the Declaration,
finally approving it on July 4.
A day earlier, John Adams had written to his wife Abigail:
The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America.
I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival.
It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty.
It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other,
from this time forward forever more. Independence Day (United States)
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FACTS ABOUT THE AMERICAN FLAG. . .
Do you know that at military funerals, the 21-gun salute stands for the sum of the numbers in the year 1776?
Have you ever noticed the honor guard pays meticulous attention to correctly folding the American flag 13 times?
You probably thought it was to symbolize the original 13 colonies!
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The 1st fold of our flag is a symbol of life.
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The 2nd fold is a symbol of our belief in eternal life.
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The 3rd fold is made in honor and remembrance of the veterans departing our ranks
who gave a portion of their lives for the defense of our country to attain peace throughout the world.
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The 4th fold represents our weaker nature, for as American citizens trusting in God,
it is to Him we turn in times of peace as well as in time of war for His divine guidance.
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The 5th fold is a tribute to our country, for in the words of Stephen Decatur,
"Our Country, in dealing with other countries, May she always be right; but it is still our country, right or wrong.
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The 6th fold is for where our hearts lie. It is with our heart that We pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States Of America, and the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all.
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The 7th fold is a tribute to our Armed Forces, for it is through the Armed Forces that we protect our country and our flag against all her enemies, whether they are found within or without the boundaries of our republic.
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The 8th fold is a tribute to the one who entered into the valley of the shadow of death, that we might see the light of day.
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The 9th fold is a tribute to womanhood, and Mothers. For it has been through their faith, their love,
loyalty and devotion that the character of the men and women who have made this country great has been moulded.
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The 10th fold is a tribute to the father, for he, too, has given his sons and daughters
for the defense of our country since they were first born.
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The 11th fold represents the lower portion of the seal of King David and King Solomon
and glorifies in the Hebrews eyes, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.
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The 12th fold represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies,
in the Christian's eyes, God the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit.
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The 13th fold, or when the flag is completely folded,
the stars are uppermost reminding us of our nation's motto, "In God We Trust"
Do you know that at military funerals, the 21-gun salute stands for the sum of the numbers in the year 1776?
Have you ever noticed the honor guard pays meticulous attention to correctly folding the American flag 13 times?
You probably thought it was to symbolize the original 13 colonies!
~
The 1st fold of our flag is a symbol of life.
~
The 2nd fold is a symbol of our belief in eternal life.
~
The 3rd fold is made in honor and remembrance of the veterans departing our ranks
who gave a portion of their lives for the defense of our country to attain peace throughout the world.
~
The 4th fold represents our weaker nature, for as American citizens trusting in God,
it is to Him we turn in times of peace as well as in time of war for His divine guidance.
~
The 5th fold is a tribute to our country, for in the words of Stephen Decatur,
"Our Country, in dealing with other countries, May she always be right; but it is still our country, right or wrong.
~
The 6th fold is for where our hearts lie. It is with our heart that We pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States Of America, and the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all.
~
The 7th fold is a tribute to our Armed Forces, for it is through the Armed Forces that we protect our country and our flag against all her enemies, whether they are found within or without the boundaries of our republic.
~
The 8th fold is a tribute to the one who entered into the valley of the shadow of death, that we might see the light of day.
~
The 9th fold is a tribute to womanhood, and Mothers. For it has been through their faith, their love,
loyalty and devotion that the character of the men and women who have made this country great has been moulded.
~
The 10th fold is a tribute to the father, for he, too, has given his sons and daughters
for the defense of our country since they were first born.
~
The 11th fold represents the lower portion of the seal of King David and King Solomon
and glorifies in the Hebrews eyes, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.
~
The 12th fold represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies,
in the Christian's eyes, God the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit.
~
The 13th fold, or when the flag is completely folded,
the stars are uppermost reminding us of our nation's motto, "In God We Trust"
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♫ Freedom is a gift from The Almighty God-Independence-day-video♫
July 4th 1776 - the day USA declared Independence
The day USA honours the forebears
Men and women, who inspired hope and courage and change
who fought, endured, struggled and died.
But, we must remember, freedom is not a work of man, alone
Freedom is a gift from Almighty God
Just as He created us to have free will
He guided the forebears by His love and laws for living, in how to make America a free country
In Him, America put their trust, hope and faith for the future.
It is The Lord God who saves- One Nation Under God.
Have a Blessed Independence Day Holiday!
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July 4th 1776 - the day USA declared Independence
The day USA honours the forebears
Men and women, who inspired hope and courage and change
who fought, endured, struggled and died.
But, we must remember, freedom is not a work of man, alone
Freedom is a gift from Almighty God
Just as He created us to have free will
He guided the forebears by His love and laws for living, in how to make America a free country
In Him, America put their trust, hope and faith for the future.
It is The Lord God who saves- One Nation Under God.
Have a Blessed Independence Day Holiday!
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