In the Beginning God …
A Primer on Self-Government
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In the Beginning God . . . . .
A Primer on Self-government
by Marian Adams
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.”
God made them, gave them birth.
God made the sun for day to give warmth and light;
He made the moon and stars to guide in the night.
Such was God’s power
In strength He did tower.
All that God made He called Good,
But missing were people to enjoy what God made,
The wonders of nature, so beautifully displayed.
So He made a man and a woman and gave
To them power over the earth to rule.
Populate it with children,
Contemplate God’s care,
Communicate with God in prayer.
Trust and obey; don’t be cruel,
Enjoy FREEDOM, take responsibility,
Don’t be a fool.
God speaks to people through His Word,
And through the small voice within.
If power is used to harm, discipline must begin
In order for the God-given Rights to win.
LIFE
LIBERTY
PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS
Families write lists of “do’s” and “don’ts”.
(Sorry, there’s really no place for “won’ts”.)
Such a list is a set of rules to keep you from harm,
Safe and secure in mom’s or dad’s arm.
Children are happiest and mostly content
When living under a system of rules called government.
Just as God planned, after thousands of years,
Millions of peoples pushed into new frontiers
To find more land for everyone living
And have enough food, even some for giving.
Food also came from rivers, lakes and seas;
Waterways were highways to travel with a breeze.
Centuries passed before men crossed the oceans vast.
“For such a time”, for a special person,
money was amassed.
Believing the world was not flat but round
And he would return to the very same ground,
Columbus, suffering hardship and with ridicule crowned,
Ventured forth with hope and prayer, westward bound.
With so many people, so many places,
Governments extended beyond familiar faces.
There were many systems for many nations,
Each had different foundations and aspirations.
Some were good and followed God’s plan,
Peaceful self-government inspiring each man;
Some were evil,
Causing dreadful upheaval.
“For such a time” a small group decided to escape
Across the ocean to the New World, there try to shape
New communities using the resources God gave.
Hard work it was, building “the home of the brave”.
More people came to enjoy this new found Liberty;
Communities thrived and grew into states, that’s history.
Seeing the productivity, the lands from which they came
Burdened them with rules and taxes, considered fair game.
“For such a time as this,” a few Liberty-loving men
Met in the Continental Congress on July 4th, 1776,
Representing the thirteen original states, there and then,
Declared their Independence and did their names affix.
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About the Book
Today’s youth seem to know very little about the history and government of the United States of America, the nation in which they live and will soon inherit. Inspired by this thought the author wrote, “In the Beginning God . . . . . A Primer on Self-government” with rhythm and in rhyme to excite all ages in an adventure from Creation to the present. Poetry and suggestions for imaginative drawing and creative thinking stimulate interest in this one-of-a-kind nation. Learning becomes fun as the student takes on the role of Illustrator.
Parents, grandparents and teachers can model and reinforce pride in the nation which emerged from a fresh start in the “new world” and became the greatest and most envied nation on earth. Godly values were an important part of its government “of, by and for the people” with “liberty and justice” for all.
Step into your time capsule and enjoy the trip as you and your family gain a better understanding of this great nation and thus secure its values and history for future generations.
“Families write lists of ‘do’s’ and ‘don’ts’.
(Sorry, there’s really no place for ‘won’ts’.)
Such a list is a set of rules to keep you from harm,
Safe and secure in mom’s or dad’s arm.
Children are happiest and mostly content
When living under a system of rules called government.”
About the Author
From her perch on a hill in north central Washington State, Marian Adams reflects on her life of variety including changes in lifestyles, careers and goals. After earning a B. A. in Music, with minors in English Literature and Education from the University of Washington, she taught in the public schools in small towns. She has taught piano, flute and voice privately since age 14 and now directs a hand bell choir in a community church, a very special and rewarding form of teaching.
A very big change in lifestyle began when she married a tall Texan who had earned a B. S. degree in Agriculture from Texas A. & M. It was not long until they purchased a beautiful stretch of land along the Okanogan River where, for many years, they raised apples and hay. A daughter was born to them during that time who loved working and playing in the great outdoors. She and her husband now own land not far from the home place. After selling their farmland, Marian and her husband served as contractors for building a new home in Omak. Marian did extensive tile and rock work on the project, an interest which developed during the remodeling of their farm home.
Now living alone, Marian is writing poetry to describe her many colorful experiences and thoughts about current national and world problems. She has self-published two books of her poems: “Life, Love, Faith, Fun In Poetry” and “Fusing Musing With Rhythm and Rhyme.” This book, “In the Beginning God . . .” A Primer on Self-government, was inspired by the fact that the youth of today seem to know very little about the history and government of the nation in which they live. Drawing on her experiences in the public arena, and her love of words and teaching, she created this activity book in verse.