July 3, 2014

"The 4th of July"

Over the years of my life I've always had mixed feelings on the 4th of July – many years ago I wrote a series of poems* on all of the signers of the Declaration - and it seemed I got to know them - thus each time the 4th comes around – I remember each - and wonder what they're thinking of knowing those like those trying to uphold freedom/liberty/the Constitution/honor/virtue/morals/values - and at the same time those who are trying to destroy all that they've done. We pray for the Peace we seek which can only be internal - for the world is full of only tribulations and trials and cannot even feel the inner peace of the Savior. Lastly we pray for Guidance as something we all need daily - thus our personal and private prayers without repetition sincerely imploring - and doing all we can to make it happen with the guidance from above. Lastly, research and now a sure knowledge I know the Savior has returned with the Father - for his Church had to be restored for Him to return in his glory! Will the Saviors triumphant return it be soon - we've to act like it is immediate and do as if we can plant trees to blossom within the next hundred years.

We've much to remember - much to be thankful for - and much to be found doing our Father's will – c

(*Any who would like a copy of these poems need only to let me know and I’ll forward them)

“The 4th of July”

cji
7/4/14

Great and honorable men
(supported by their wives)
spent time away from home
always in danger of death
carving out a new nation
one which was designated
in the Old/New Testaments
a good nation of virtue
living the Law of Liberty
(called God’s Law always)
requiting themselves fully
and to be remembered
always and forever time
mindful of the freedoms
which so many died for
and so many squander
disputing history to suit
be it slavery or racism
having bestowed a nation
which has allowed all
to become all that they can
again which most ignore
feeling entitled to murmur
saddened and with tears
I weep this day always
for the sacrifices given
so that trash can destroy
proclaiming to their idols
rather than thanking God
for his many blessings!

Copyright © 2014 – cji



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