A Declaration for Liberty

A.L. Siler

"We have it in our power to begin the world anew...America shall make a stand, not for herself alone, but for the world," Thomas Paine declares!

Not a many men would be so hardy as to declare such an assertion unless that man held full conviction in his heart protected by a shield of faith, spurned by courage in the most primitive and pure form.

A conviction that springs up from the depth of a man's soul, reaching from the infinite sea of self, that which cannot be contained in flesh and blood, but abides in the spirit. A conviction that resides within no confines set upon by man himself, No! But resides in the shapeless, formless embodiment that physical man cannot harm.

'Tis no wonder that soldier, Paine, doth SHOUT the words our fellow soldiers and countrymen whisper. It is he-that chivalrous Thomas Paine--who fears no harm for delivery of bold exhortations because what man can harmeth one's soul? Paine's pleadings are root in that which only the Divine Almighty hath dominion. It would be quite honourous to suffer for what cause as he delivers. Was it not Paine himself who said, "Tyranny, like Hell, is not easily conquered? Yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph"?

That said plainly, this writer knoweth Paine will be crowned in Heaven for his declaration for liberty, not for herself, no, but for the harmony and prosperity of the world! Sayeth Paine, "For the will of the Almighty, as declared by Gideon and the prophet Samuel, expressly disapproves of government by kings."

In natural order, it is America whose destiny is to be her own and offer her fruits to her neighbors. America is blessed with resources like none other. In my support, the noble Thomas Paine, expounds, "No country on the globe is so happily situated, or so internally capable of raising a fleet as America." What resources has she been so blessed with, this writer asketh, and no doubt to be sure, that fine soldier Paine answers that curiosity. He continues his proclamation: "Tar, timber, iron, and cordage are her natural produce. We need go abroad for nothing."

America's coasts are plenty, married with her resources-it is but clear that the One above has chosen freedom for the Americas and now is her time to seize her due.

The stand of America for her freedom doth benefit the world, as she will disentangle herself from the staining clutches of England. She will be permitted to trade freely and manage her own affairs intimately and skillfully. As such, she will not be dependent upon other nations and cripple their stride.
Ah! To the contrary! America will shed her tarnished, rebel status (by mere association with England), and the world will welcome her as a friend and ally.

In summing up this writer's thoughts, separation will equal indisputable peace. America's separation from the Brits rulership will but automatically quell dissention and usher in peace and order. Who can argue but the truth that the world derives benefit from peace that liberty of America will gift upon her fellow countries?

Published by A.L. Siler

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