The Battle of Lexington

There was no better-prepared place to inaugurate the first battle of the War for Independence than the little village of Lexington. For Pastor Clark discussed from the pulpit the great questions at issue, and that powerful voice thundered forth the principles of personal, civil, and religious liberty, and the right of resistance, in tones as earnest and effective as it had the doctrines of salvation by the cross. (J. T. Headley) It was to the congregation, educated by such a man, that Providence allowed to be entrusted the momentous events ofApril 19, events which were to decide the fate of a continentthat of civil liberty the world over.

Today, the Battle of Lexington is little spoken of, for as a nation we have forgotten our history. We have neglected the heroes of our freedom and liberty. But there was a time when this day was remembered and odes were written to commemorate the occasion. "Paul Revere's Ride" and the "Concord Hymn" are two examples. Our history books no longer tell the true story of Lexington, so we must.