The Last Sentence
May 21st, 2009I have been reading the Constitution and Declaration of Independence a great deal lately. Those readings along with an increased prayer life are the best things that have happened to me since the new Administration has taken control of Washington.
We are somewhat familiar with the opening words of the Declaration. “When in the course of human events,” and “We hold these truths to be self-evident. . .” When I came to the end of the document, the words of the last sentence really hit me because we modern Patriots may be facing a similar commitment soon. They read, “And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes, and our sacred Honor.”
Most of the men who signed the document died penniless. They gave their all — their lives and wealth for the cause of Freedom. They held to their honor — Nathan Hale’s words of regret that he had but one life to give for his country display honor above even his own life.
I am also doing some self-examination with the words of the last sentence. Am I willing to do the same things they did? If I had been there, would I have signed the Declaration, knowing that I might hang or lose my family’s financial security? I hope that I would have and I hope that I will if the necessity comes.
It makes me wonder, what will my last sentence be?
Keep The Light Burning!
Perry Greene
