Randall Thompson’s “Testament of Freedom” performed at University of Virginia, where it premiered in 1943. ~
Powerful text by the university’s founder, Thomas Jefferson.
“The God who gave us life, gave us liberty at the same time.”
“We resolve to die free men rather than to live slaves.”
“Our cause is just, our union is perfect. Our internal resources are great!”
“We gratefully acknowledge as signal instances of the divine favor towards us, that his providence would not permit us to be called into this severe controversy until we were grown up to our present strength, had been previously exercised in warlike operation, and possessed of the means of defending ourselves.”
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“The God who gave us life, gave us liberty at the same time.”
“We resolve to die free men rather than to live slaves.”
“Our cause is just, our union is perfect. Our internal resources are great!”
“We gratefully acknowledge as signal instances of the divine favor towards us, that his providence would not permit us to be called into this severe controversy until we were grown up to our present strength, had been previously exercised in warlike operation, and possessed of the means of defending ourselves.”
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