These Are My JOTtings, Part #2

Freedom, Now and Forever

The liberty men gave to me
it dwells within, that I'd live free,
yet the greatest gift forever known
is The Living Christ upon the Throne.

The freedom in the land I live
is the sacrifice of those, who give.

The death of noble souls of yore
reminds of One, Who died before
to open Heaven's Golden Door
by Resurrection's richest store.

The fireworks upon that night
showed courage beyond latest fright,
that our souls today would know success
as the gift of the brave who withstood the test.

But Freedom's greatest test was faced
by Christ, the Son of lasting Grace.
Please, bow before the Lord of All,
and for His Freedom, loudly call,
that the forever banner, grand and tall
would give thee pass through Judgment's Hall.

May the banner of our common grace
we celebrate throughout this place
be lifted high before each face
to honor those now gone.

Commit we now to do our part
fulfilling all, that they did start
with body, soul and grateful heart,
until our last state is known.

by Jay O'Toole
on July 4th, 2019

Happy Independence Day of 243 Years!