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Show 'Jjint John's Church, at Richmond, Virginia, Where Patrick Henry Made His Fiery Appeal 1 Q -ji " x- " - vir Wivl!1 w 5$XI Villi i X 4 mmMm' & M l" . .....,..., " fi f St. John's church, Richmond, ya., one of the most famous meeting places during the Revolution. It was ner that Patrick Henry, that flery-tongued orator, In his speech denounced the articles of the English king to enslave ths Colonists (March 20, 1775) In his famous speech which ended "Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be pur-chased pur-chased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid It, Almighty God. I know not what course others may take, but ajforme, give me liberty, or give me death." . An hour within the little church I sate Where Patrick Henry's voice was heard to ring, Rousing his friends against a greedy king, Calling to arms all lovers of the State. I seemed to see his eyes in high debate Flashing, yea, felt my heart for action spring To attention, and heard the northwind bring The sound of clanking chains! and rose, elate. Swearing, as many a patriot soul did swear. That come what may, not slavery should be Man's heritage, but freedom, evermore. So lives the power of eloquence, so share We In the feasts of Immortality, Drinking the wine that liberty doth pour. |
