Abigail Adams
Born in Weymouth, Massachusetts in 1744, Abigail Adams was the wife and closest advisor of John Adams, as well as the mother of John Quincy Adams. A brilliant woman, her council was held in high regard by many of the Founding Fathers and as such is considered an instrumental figure in the founding of the United States. Mrs. Adams passed away on October 28, 1818 in Quincy, Massachusetts.
" A patriot without religion in my estimation is as great a paradox, as an honest Man without the fear of God. Is it possible that he whom no moral obligations bind, can have any real Good Will towards Man, can he be a patriot who by an openly vicious conduct is undermineing the very bonds of Society, corrupting the Morals of Youth, and by his bad example injuring that very Country he professess to patrionize more than he can possibly compensate by his intrepidity, Generosity and honour? The Scriptures tell us righteousness exaltheth a Nation.
" The race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, but the God of Israel is he that giveth strength and power unto his people. Trust in him at all times, ye people pour out your hearts before him. God is a refuge for us.[Ecclesiastes 9:11 and Psalm 62:8]—Charlstown is laid in ashes. The Battle began upon our intrenchments upon Bunkers Hill, a Saturday morning about 3 o clock and has not ceased yet and tis now 3 o’clock Sabbeth afternoon."
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"I have been led to think from a late Defection that he who neglects his duty to his Maker, may well be expected to be deficient and insincere in his duty towards the public. "
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" But the confirmation of the choise of their Delagates by their assembly leaves not a doubt of their firmness, nor doth the Eye say unto the hand I have no need of thee [1 Corinthians 12:21], the Lord will not cast off his people neither will he forsake his inheritance [Psalm 94:14]. Great Events are most certainly in the womb of futurity and if the present chastisement which we experience have a proper influence upon our conduct, the Event will most certainly be in our favour...Pharaohs [King George III] heart is hardned, and he refuseth to hearken unto them and will not let the people go. May their deliverence be wrought out for them as it was for the Children of Israel. [Exodus 12] I do not mean by miracles but by the interposition of heaven in their favour."
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"We live in continual Expectation of Hostilities. Scarcely a day that does not produce some, but like Good Nehemiah having made our prayer with God, and set the people with their Swords, their Spears and their bows we will say unto them, Be not affraid of them. Remember the Lord who is great and terible, and fight for your Breathren, your sons and your daughters, your wives and your houses. [Nehemiah 4:4]"
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