I almost mentioned it but didn’t want to reinforce the criticisms I have deceived for being too verbose. But read Patrick’s speech again (as you have) and appreciate that there is a biblical reference in almost every sentence, every phrase.
Patrick Henry, and most of the Founders, used biblical references to bolster their arguments and to ensure themselves and others that they were on solid ground.
Most of them, Ben Franklin being the exception, were men who followed biblical scripture closely.
Even in their letters to one another they spoke of God and how they wished their actions to be blessed by Him.
Only such men could have devised the Republic they gave us.
Not including monarchies, has any form of modern government that gave so much freedom to it’s citizens lasted as long as our constitution?
I can not think of one, but I am not that knowledgeable.
I do know that what we have is worth defending in whatever way required.