Experience the American dream with today’s Patriots of the Past interview. I’m your host, John Gillespie.
It’s August 1, 1776. I’m in Philadelphia with Samuel Adams at the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
JG: “Mr. Adams, what are your thoughts on this historical day?”
SA: “Mr. Gillespie, we have this day restored the Sovereign to whom all men ought to be obedient. He reigns in Heaven and, from the rising to the setting of the sun, let His kingdom come. We must now prepare to defeat the mightiest army in the world and only by God’s help can we be victorious.”
Sam Adams and the founding fathers realized that America’s independence was dependent upon God’s guidance and protection.
Read the full text of Samuel Adams’ speech, “On American Independence.”
John and Jan Gillespie are the founders of the Rawhide Boys’ Ranch; they have fostered 351 teenagers and wrote the book Our 351 Sons; they have also assisted numerous churches in developing youth programs and expanding their total church ministries. After running for U.S. Senate, John founded 1776 American Dream, which exists to demonstrate the vision of our founding fathers and help our generation of youth passionately embrace those values.
