"You will be fascinated, intrigued, enlightened and deeply
moved
as you read this journey – America’s journey."
–Dutch Sheets
What
role will
YOU play in this
Holy Experiment?
"Understanding
the story of Pennsylvania is profoundly im-portant when considering
the spiritual battle for America as a whole. This small state
contains redemptive potentials in its foundations like few others
and a story
of modern heroism and sacrifice is beginning to unfold that could
instruct us all."
–John
Dawson
"There
may be room there for such a
Holy
Experiment.
For
the Nations want a precedent
and
my God will
Make
it the Seed of a Nation.
That
an example may be set up to the Nations.
That
we may do the thing
that
is truly wise and just."
–William
Penn
* * *
The
resolution I recently drafted that honors William Penn's
Charter of Privileges during the month of October
2005 was passed unanimously by the Pensylvania Senate.
This resolution, which was sponsored by Senator Greenleaf
and others is an important milestone in recognizing the
righteous spiritual roots of Pennsylvania laid through
its founder,
William Penn.
--Darrell
Fields
Senator Greenleaf
with Darrell Fields
Darrell
and his wife, Lorrie, with the Lieutenant Governor of
PA,
Catherine Baker Knoll
Read
the final resolution as it was passed in the Pennsylvania
Senate:
Page 1 | Page 2 | Page
3
Watch
the Video of the Resolution!
Senator
Greenleaf makes his presentation on behalf of the resolution
honoring
William Penn's Charter of Privileges.
The Seed of a Nation:
Rediscovering America, is a stunningly honest journey
of American freedom. Its world-wide implications will surprise
most readers. During the 9/11 Commission Hearings, former
National Security Advisor, Condoleezza Rice, was challenged
about the viability of freedom in Iraq. As an African American
she reminded the Commission that the founding fathers “hadn’t
thought of her” in light of our nation’s long
struggle for freedom. Yet, surprising to most, William Penn
had. America’s freedom was conceived by Penn nearly
a century before the American Revolution and our founding
fathers wrote the Constitution of the United States. In fact,
so brilliant was Penn’s contribution to America’s
liberties that Thomas Jefferson named him, “the greatest
lawgiver the world has produced.” And he was! Penn’s
Charter of Privileges provided the framework for the United
States government and the underlying potential liberty it
provided all people. Our twenty-eighth president, Woodrow
Wilson, was so convinced of William Penn’s contributions
to America’s foundation that he said, “America
did not come out of New England.” As President Bush
honored the late civil rights leader Rosa Parks, he declared
every American’s responsibility to live up to the ideals
of “freedom’s journey.”
The
Seed of a Nation can be viewed as a human rights book,
a history book, even a religious book. It has been used by
government, churches, academia and families. Pennsylvania
legislators and senators have used it to pass three state
resolutions, most recently, in October, 2005, Senate Resolution
#189, in which author, Darrell Fields, was able to draft entirely
under the counsel of Senator Stewart Greenleaf and his staff.
Home schoolers as well as higher education institutions have
used the book as it does an amazing job of converging historical
events into current thought. Yet, most see it as current and
relevant as it reveals lingering motivations from our nation’s
past and sheds understanding onto daily debates. It is also
extremely important as the mad rush to redefine America is
a constant in our media and intently watched around the world.
It is a book of hope even though many tragic stories are told
through which the conscience of our nation was damaged. The
reader is brought to personal and national awareness of the
repentance needed to reconnect and recommit to the message
of true freedom. It is a must read for every serious student
of American culture.
* * *
The
revelation laid out in this book will change your life and will
forever change the way you view covenant, justice and destiny.
You will discover, as Darrell has, the power of a seed...in
this case, the seed of a nation. This updated and expanded edition
brings to light the powerful forces that shaped, not only the
state of Pennsylvania, but the United States and the World as
well.
Here's
what some of our Nation's
spiritual leaders have to say about
"The Seed of a Nation."
Darrell
became captivated by the words of William Penn who asked that
God make Pennsylvania the seed of a nation. No finer
seed could have been found than that planted by Penn,
who was a covenant keeping lover of God and his fellow humans.
A man of integrity and humility, his desire was to always
“do the thing that is truly
wise
and just.” These seeds are in the soil of America,
and though hidden by much sin, selfish ambition and pride,
time will reveal that the seed planted by William Penn and
other godly individuals, still lives. Through repentance
and turning we can see the power of the seed perform again.
That
is why I believe so much in this book, The Seed of a
Nation. As few have, Darrell tapped into a precious
vein of revelation, a vein that touches more than a nerve;
it touches a heart–God’s heart. He looked past
the hull, inside the seed and saw that God’s plan
was for America to become more that a place of abundant
provision and a launching pad for freedom and democracy.
It was to become a representation of the heart and character
of God to all nations of the earth. Hidden in the seed he
saw God’s heart for all peoples, not just European
settlers. The “melting pot” really was there
in the seed.
You
will be fascinated, intrigued, enlightened and deeply moved
as you read this journey – America’s
journey. And who knows, like Darrell and me, God
might sneak up on you and awaken something that will allow
you to dream His dream with Him. If so, you’ll agree
with us: the seed is still alive, and its fruit can be good
again.
Dutch
Sheets (from the Foreword)
President, Dutch Sheets Ministries
Sr. Pastor, Springs Harvest Fellowship, Colorado Springs,
CO
Author, Intercessory Prayer,
Releasing the Prophetic Destiny of a Nation
* * *
"Now
is the time to cleanse and heal the foundations.
God has been restoring our understanding of priestly mediation
over nations and peoples, a clear word has come from the prophets
and Bible teachers, the only question is, will we obey God?
The first step is an encounter with God's heart, the second
is to honestly uncover and appraise the story of
land
in His presence. Everything now depends on the work
of godly researchers.
In
The Seed of a Nation, Darrell Fields has given
us an outstanding example of scholastic integrity combined
with prophetic passion. Understanding the story of Pennsylvania
is profoundly important when considering
the spiritual battle for America as a whole. This small
state contains redemptive potentials in its foundations
like few others and a story of modern heroism and sacrifice
is beginning to unfold that could instruct us all."
John
Dawson
Founder, International Reconciliation Coalition
Author, Healing America's Wounds
Ventura, CA
* * *
"The
Seed Of A Nation is an excellent book that opens up
a rich well of American history. It is a key to opening
the blessings of God on a whole nation. From the root of
William Penn and the land where my forefathers landed in
the 1700's, a shoot will spring up. Read the book and dig
the well."
Lou Engle
President, The Call
Author, Digging the Wells of Revival
* * *
"It
is my firm conviction that the destiny of this nation lies
in the commission given to William Penn. The Lord has raised
up Darrell Fields for such a time as this to research and
bring forward these truths. As you read this great book
you will be inspired to dig the wells of destiny as found
in The Seed of a Nation."
James
W. Goll
Ministry to the Nations
Author, The Lost Art of Intercession, Wasted On Jesus, and 20 other books and study guides
* * *
"The
Seed of a Nation is a thoroughly researched and fascinating
account of William Penn’s efforts to establish a 'Holy
Experiment' in Pennsylvania—a vision of governance
grounded in faith and operating on the principles of tolerance
and respect for all. Darrell's focus on Penn's relations
with the early inhabitants of Penn's Woods does
not
shortchange the Native American perspective. Unlike other
histories of the period, this book is informed with a
faith that must be very close to the faith that guided
Penn himself."
Pennsylvania
Senator Stewart J. Greenleaf
* * *
"As
a Lakota man, I was encouraged to read how William Penn
lived a life that truly reflected the person of Jesus Christ
and Biblical faith to the First Nations people of North
America. His genuine love for Jesus and for Native people
stands in stark contrast to the greed, injustice and genocide
that so often reflected the motives and attitudes of his
fellow
European immigrants. It inspired hope in my heart for
a better tomorrow. The Seed of a Nation will
help you feel the painful journey we have been on as co-inhabitants
of this land. Darrell Fields does a beautiful job painting
pictures of what the 'founding of America' was really
like from a First Nations perspective. I highly recommend
this book. It is a book of healing. My heart was touched
in a very deep way and I now understand better the purpose
that God had in mind for the inhabitants of these lands
called America and Canada."
Richard
Twiss
Rosebud Lakota/Sioux
President, Wiconi International
Author, One Church Many Tribes
* * *
Roger
Mitchell, co-leader of Passion Ministries (www.passion.org.uk)
in England, and co-author of the book, Sins of the
Father, spoke recently about the importance of The
Seed of a Nation during a visit to Pennsylvania.
Listen to some excerpts of his profound remarks!
*
* *
You
COULD attempt to duplicate the valuable
research and wisdom invested in this book, but it would
cost you thousands of dollars and require
hundreds of hours digging through books,
archives, websites and interviews. Instead,
why not benefit from Darrell's passionate, expert research,
prayer and tears by purchasing this powerful release,
"The Seed of a Nation." Become a champion for
the cause of justice, freedom and restoration for your
region or state today. Your life and the lives
of those around you will never be the same as you learn
to "see" the SEED!
We
are pleased to announce, for world wide distribution,
the October 1, 2007, release of
the third edition of The Seed of a Nation. This release,
with added text, is available in hard
and soft covers through the joint venture of Healing The
Land Publishers and Morgan James Publishing. Now
available wherever fine books are sold. Get your
copy today!
To
schedule Darrell Fields
for an appearance, book signing or
speaking engagement, please e-mail:
contact@seedofanation.com