July 4th means a celebration of the freedom in our land

That was won for us by others who died fighting hand to hand.

Yet there's another freedom much more precious to each one;

It was by the blood of Jesus that total freedom was begun.

It doesn't take our fighting to be redeemed by grace;

But just trusting in Lord Jesus
that brings victory to the human race.

So let the trumpets blare out above the flashing fireworks' display.

This July 4th I'm celebrating freedom to worship as I may.

I'll not be bound by man's law that says in school I cannot pray

Nor let the freedoms God has given be totally snatched away.

And as long as His Word is hidden safely within my heart,

I'll bow my head in public to pray before each meal starts.

I'll also pray for restitution of Christian values in this land,

And for God to judge the masses who for the devil seem to stand.

For without my affirmation to the leaders of today,

It's the freedoms I most cherish that will quickly fade away.

Hear the trumpet? It's now sounding,
calling Christians to stand fast

And proclaim the Gospel message until God calls us home at last.

Won't you join the celebration?
Won't you take your stand with me?

Oh, America.. God's calling. Bring back religious liberty!

By Dorothea K. Barwick (c) 1966

And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
John 8:32 ...

Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith
Christ hath made us free,
and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.
Galatians 5:1

Lord, it's not just a holiday that we'll lose if we lose our freedom ... but a way of life for which our forefathers gallantly fought ... not just for themselves but for future generations. Give us wisdom and courage, Lord, so we won't bring shame to Your name by failing to stand up and fight for our religious freedom again.

Amen.

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