In this epic poem, Lofton celebrates the centennial of religious liberty and the Baptist denomination in America. He traces the history of Baptists in America, from their persecution in Europe to their flourishing in the new world. Lofton pays homage to the pioneers of religious liberty and emphasizes the importance of this right for all individuals. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.