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:''I consider it as nothing less than a question of [[freedom]] or [[slavery]] ... We have done everything that could be done to avert the storm which is now coming on. We have petitioned; we have remonstrated ... We have prostrated ourselves before the throne ... Our petitions have been slighted; our remonstrances have produced additional violence. ...''
:''I consider it as nothing less than a question of [[freedom]] or [[slavery]] ... We have done everything that could be done to avert the storm which is now coming on. We have petitioned; we have remonstrated ... We have prostrated ourselves before the throne ... Our petitions have been slighted; our remonstrances have produced additional violence. ...''
:''There is a just God who presides over the destines of nations ... who will raise up friends to fight our battle for us. The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, [[American Patriots|the brave]] ... Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God!''
:''There is a just God who presides over the destines of nations ... who will raise up friends to fight our battle for us. The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, [[American Patriots|the brave]] ... Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty [[God]]!''
:'' '''I know not what course others may take; but as for me, [[give me liberty or give me death]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGyvfEIVIx8&t=31s Patrick Henry's "Give Me Liberty, Or Give Me Death" Speech]</ref> ''' ''
:'' '''I know not what course others may take; but as for me, [[give me liberty or give me death]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGyvfEIVIx8&t=31s Patrick Henry's "Give Me Liberty, Or Give Me Death" Speech]</ref> ''' ''
Henry has this to say about the Bible:
Henry has this to say about the [[Bible]]:
<blockquote>...is a book worth more than all of the other books that were every printed.<ref>Original Intent (2004), David Barton, page 168</ref></blockquote>
<blockquote>...is a book worth more than all of the other books that were every printed.<ref>Original Intent (2004), David Barton, page 168</ref></blockquote>