The Christian Philosophy of Patrick Henry

By James M. Wells

In this day when history is being warped and rewritten in textbooks, drama, and movies, this record of the legacy of Patrick Henry and his stalwart leadership in the American Revolution and in the First Continental Congress is of immense worth to citizens today.  The depth of his convictions, the strength of his character, and his dedication to the cause of liberty were revealed in his immortal words, “Give me liberty or give me death!”  His understanding of the cause of liberty and the essential elements of the Bill of Rights made Henry one of our greatest benefactors and the first to say, “I am an American!”  The original work was presented to The Sam Houston State Teachers College, Huntsville, Texas, in 1960.  An invaluable resource for students, educators, and patriots alike!

Patrick Henry stated a truth of sound doctrine,  

" I know, sir, how well it becomes a liberal man and an Christian to forget and forgive.  As individuals professing a holy religion, it is our bounden duty to forgive injuries done to us as individuals.  But when to the character of Christian you add the character of patriot, you are in a different situation.  Our mild and holy system of religion inculcates an admirable maxim of forbearance.  If your enemy smite one cheek, turn the other to him.  But you must stop there.  You cannot apply this to your country. As members of a social community, the maxim does not apply to you.  When you consider injuries done to your country, your political duty tells you of vengeance.  Forgive as a private man, but never forgive public injuries.  Observations of this nature are exceedingly unpleasant, but it is my duty to use them. 

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