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Show Preparations for Peace When the fight begins within himself, A man's worth something. Browning. "Treason!" they all cried, but Patrick Henry heeded not their violent mockery. It was May, 1775, at the First Continental Congress Con-gress meeting, and his proposal to organize a militia for the defense of the colonies against .England had been rejected. In a alm, but firm manner he gave voice to words that started flames in the hearts of many men. "Is life so dear," he asked, "or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God ! , I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty or give me death." Have you found, peace so sweet or life so dear that you would be unwilling to fight for the preservation of personal liberty? The course you should take to safeguard these rights and privileges is long and difficult. It means studying mathematics, sciences, mechanics, me-chanics, and many other subjects while nature in its summer dress attempts to overcome your resistance. It's War Time, and every minute must be ' spent wisely in the classroom. Tomorrow you may be wearing a uniform. Your physical strength and your pledged patriotism will not be enough to win the War. There's something else that must go with it an education. |