Potential Musings Of James Madison
(As he wrote the Constitution)

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A poem exploring the reasoning and hope of
the forefathers of the United States of America
By Father John R. Green
An Episcopal Poet

Copyright © by John R. Green
Shown with his blessing

This poem has been published in the anthology
"The Colors of Thought" of the National Library of Poetry.

Religious am I,
of the Episcopal tradition;

The image of God residing in me.

Mortals lighted by Christ,
neath the stature of angels

May perform works of
goodness and loving kindness.



Yet, I know, as a Christian knows,

Of the evil which corrupts
our human nature.

Tempted, we sin -
darkness grim and prevailing;

And weep afar from the celestial light.



In the realms of the secular,
human-kind may excel

When freedom sustains their actions.

While again, they may yield
to the base and the vile,

Which mocks the glory of democracy.



As I pen this constitutional provision,

My faith in God and liberty ride high;

That the noble in us will quench

The choosing of a hellish finality.



'Tis wiser to have a threatened liberty

Than a despotic rule in a nation.

God's redemption beckons all beings;

And is plenteous for society's needs.



Denoucing religious tyranny
known in other lands,

A more deadly peril than
despotic political governance

The nation promotes not religion
by investure nor decree,

While assuring the right of all to follow

...their spiritual persuasion.



Cherished freedom must be honored

To all speakers and printers of words;

Whether agreement is affirmed or denied,

Whether exalted or scorned.



Thuswise, our treasured democracy
will triumph

Over every rival or foe;

The truth of God shall make us free;

And we will live the abundant life,

...with the fruits of liberty.