4th Day of July. Celebrating a decision
July 4, 2022
John Adams wrote to his wife, Abagail, “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.”
He was partly right. Celebrations will be loud, beautiful, tasty, and memorable. But we no longer commemorate this day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty.”
Pause in your party and thank God. His strength is why we are still free.