To the heart of John Adams goes grace for his selfless sacrifice of a personal life,
that he may readily apply his intellect and passion
in good service for the American people his time,
and the practical, useful legacy of his work forward unto all generations.
Unto him who was the lion for liberty and justice in the Continental Congress,
who held steadfast to being and doing good for his country,
goes the gift of a peaceful mind.
John Adams; emphatic in his determination
to establish a government that would withstand the test of time,
political change, and worldly pressures;
with understanding of the foundational epocha,
of the ‘gravitas’ he was a player in,
goes peace of mind.
“I made the three Reverences, one at the Door, another about half Way and the third before the Presence, according to the Usage established at this and all the northern Courts of Europe, and then address’d myself to his Majesty..”
“I must avow to your Majesty, I have no Attachments but to my own country.” The King replied, as quick as lightning “An honest Man will never have any other.””
“The King then said a Word or two, to the Secretary of State, which being between them I did not hear, and then turn’d round and bow’d to me, as is customary with all Kings and Princes, when they give the Signal to retire. I retreated, Stepping backwards, as is the Etiquette,and making my last Reverence at the Door of the Chamber, I went my Way.”
John Adams, June 1, 1785. Westminster, England,
First Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to England.
In such way this champion of justice and liberty reached, disarmed, and set at ease the King of England, the King of what was thought to be the greatest military power of its time. He had no weapons, except his sharpened mind, and a sound heart that deviated not left, nor right in its mission to preserve and strengthen our American union. A mind and heart of a man placing his country first,
and himself, last, last, last.
He, going forth through stormy seas,
in perils of capture, and imprisonment,
being astute to the wisdom of employing that crisp, piercing mind and gentle heart,
that meekness and patience,
that goodness with that longsuffering patience,
altogether remaining clear in its goal of liberty, justice, and peace for his country,
finally vaulting himself within feet of the presence of King George III,
rendering him in complete ease;
friend of America.
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