. The Century book of famous Americans : the story of a young people's pilgrimage to historic homes . appreciation and effect, standing in theprecise spot from which those wonderful words were uttered by PatrickHenry a hundred and twenty years and more ago: It is in vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry peace, peace,but there is no peace. The war is actually begun. The next gale thatsweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding brethren are already in the field. Why stand we here idle ? Whatis it that gentlemen wish ? What would they have ? Is li
. The Century book of famous Americans : the story of a young people's pilgrimage to historic homes . appreciation and effect, standing in theprecise spot from which those wonderful words were uttered by PatrickHenry a hundred and twenty years and more ago: It is in vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry peace, peace,but there is no peace. The war is actually begun. The next gale thatsweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding brethren are already in the field. Why stand we here idle ? Whatis it that gentlemen wish ? What would they have ? Is life so dear or peaceso sweet as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery ? Forbid God ! I know not what course others may take, but as for me,give me liberty, or give me death ! That was a great speech, was nt it, though ! Roger remarked, as,leaving the church, they stood in the shade of one of the spreading trees,trying to decipher the inscription on an ancient stone. I dont wonder ithas never been forgotten. It was never forgotten by those who heard it, friend or foe, Uncle. THE OLD CHURCH OF ST. JOHN, RICHMOND.
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