Sweet Freedoms Song

By Dawne Zacharias There was a time on July 4, 1776 when freedom rang deeply in the hearts of 56 men. Men of means, prosperous men, who enjoyed much Ease and luxury also very respected men in their Communities. They came together with a firm reliance and belief in a Divine Providence and said they, " we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor." They knew even in the success their lives would be one of Hardship in a struggling new nation. If they lost, they would hang by a traitor's noose. 5 were captured 12 had their homes looted and burned 2 lost their sons in the Army 1 had two sons captured 9 died in the war for freedom by bullet or hardship. They considered Liberty of greater value than their own security, They had made a pledge. To be born free is a privilege.