Alexis de Tocqueville, a French nobleman and political scientist, came
to America in 1831, seeking to find just what made America so great.
This is what he said:
"I sought for the key to the greatness and
genius of America in her harbors; in her fertile fields and boundless
forests; in her rich mines and vast world commerce; in her public
school system and institutions of learning. I sought for it in her
democratic Congress and in her matchless Constitution."
But
Alexis did not find the cause for America's greatness in any of those
assets. It was not until he visited America's churches and heard the
preaching of righteousness therein did he, "understand the secret of
her genius and power".
He concluded: "America is great because
America is good, and if America ever ceases to be good, America will
cease to be great."
Alexis' summation of our country was
Scripturally sound. Proverbs 14:34 says, "Doing what is right makes a
nation great, but sin will bring disgrace to any people."
"America! America!
God shed His grace on thee
And crown thy good with brotherhood
From sea to shining sea!"
We have had an amazing 232 years and I am thankful to have been born in this great country.
So, Happy Birthday America: may you continue to be great and good!
Adapted from a July 2006 posting on brookfield7
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