Independence Day by Editor

Pacific Press Publishing Company · Mountain View, Cal. · Jul 4, 1906

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 32, No. 26.

Independence Day.

By Editor

The date of this paper is July 4, 1906, just one hundred and thirty years since the founders of this Republic signed the charter of its liberties, and launched upon the great political sea an independent nation. A derelict barque many thought it would prove; but they knew not the principles which gave it birth. These principles are set forth in the first article in this issue. Upon these principles, or, rather, striving to realize these ideal principles, America reached her pinnacle of greatness. In her origin she stood for "a church without a pope, a state without a king." In her borders has been demonstrated that a pope is not necessary to make or maintain righteous character, nor a king necessary to preserve government.