At a time in our country, when oh so young
There were many heroes who went unsung
The people were subject to a royal tyranny
Of tariffs and taxes there were just too many
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One starry night after dark, on a ship laden with tea
Patriots protesting the taxes, tossed the cargo into the sea
And then resolutely on one bright and sunny day
The founding fathers came forth and were heard to say
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The Creator hath bestowed upon us unalienable rights
Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness, all deserving of a fight
All men by God, were created equal with his own hand
And these truths were held self-evident across the land
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The bell of freedom that day did loudly ring
And was said of some, the angels came to sing
The battle for liberty waged on for many years
Over lost ones, were shed, many loving tears
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The founders for their boldness did nobly sacrifice
Life, fortune, family, some gave twice, even thrice
The army they raised, were patriots one and all
Out of love for their freedom they answered the call
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The summers brought mosquitoes, dysentery and blistered feet
Though wounded and hungry they fought on through the heat
The winters were harsh and their feet were cold and sore
Muskets could barely be heard through the cannons loud roar
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Their courage, honor, and virtue was heralded by their flag
Even shedding blood, sweat and tears, their determination did not lag
The patriots fought on, for liberty’s fire did burn
In the hearts of each man and his comrades in turn
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The Army’s General kneeled in prayer, to our Lord on high
He prayed for freedoms victory, that none would needlessly die
And with courage and conviction each patriot did vow
Never again before God, to a tyrant would they bow
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The patriots persevered and quelled the army of the king
The Freedom Bell rang and the people joyously did sing
Now the work would begin on a plan, with God’s guiding hand
To craft a government of the people to watch over the land
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The people were free and sovereign and in as much saw
The need for a Constitution and a Republic, ruled by law
We have since that time celebrated, with “Pomp and Parade”,
“Bonfires and Illuminations” our victory o’er tyranny’s blade
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Lest we forget all the sacrifices that were made for our liberty
On each Independence Day, say a prayer or two, even take a knee
Thank God, the Founding Fathers, and all of our freedoms defenders
For our bountiful Nation and the wisdom our Constitution renders
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Evermore in the land of the free, let there be Liberty, and Justice for all
That every man, women and child might stand straight, proud and tall
And to those who would hide or cast, the Creator’s influence asunder
Let the historians reflect, how the patriot’s response was like thunder!
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God bless America and may our Freedom Bell ring on forever!
By Tom Whitmore
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