CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND PREAMBLE       
We, the people of the  State of Rhode Island and  Providence Plantations, 
       grateful  to  Almighty  God  for the civil and religious  liberty  
       which  He  hath  so long permitted us to enjoy, and 
       looking to Him for a blessing upon our  endeavors to secure and 
       to transmit the same unimpaired to  succeeding generations,
  do  ordain and  establish this  Constitution of government.

... are we grateful...
    in this time of religious freedom, doors are swinging open before many who are His...
    are we grateful as His people to be called as His ambassadors on this earth...
    opportunities are coming upon us...to represent Him in both power and authority
    ...there will be battles...but the Lord of Hosts shall lead us!

...are we looking to Him for a blessing...to bring a legacy to the next generation.
    blessing: Middle English, from Old English blētsian, from blōd blood; from the use of blood in consecration...to invoke divine care for, confer prosperity and approval, give favor to...

      by the blood of Jesus we are not only made worthy but empowered...
      we must consecrate our lives to Him; His will, His ways, for His Glory!
      in that place we will win more ground to pass on to the next generation....

     ....for our children will contend with their enemy at the gates...Psalms 127:3-5
         and triumph!                                                                      ~selah

  

 

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