It is my living sentiment, and by the blessing of God it shall be my dying sentiment, independence now and independence forever.

Independence now: and Independence forever.

I was born an American; I will live an American; I shall die an American

May the sun in his course visit no land more free, more happy, more lovely, than this our own country!

God grants liberty only to those who love it, and are always ready to guard and defend it.

The experiences of men who walked with God in olden times agree to teach that the Lord cannot fully bless the a man until He has first conquered him. The degree of blessing enjoyed by any man will correspond exactly with the completeness of God's victory over him.