Uses a Christian perspective to examine the history of America from the end of the American Revolution to the start of the abolitionist movement, with an emphasis on faithfulness to God's word.

Originally published: From sea to shining sea, for children. Grand Rapids, Mich. : Revell, 1993.

The long view -- In God's plan -- Heading west -- Revival -- The second great awakening -- The Louisiana Purchase -- Chief Justice -- "Don't give up the ship!" -- The dawn's early light -- The era of good feelings -- A house dividing -- A fire bell in the night -- Liberty and union forever -- A lightning storm of revival -- "Wagons, ho!" -- "Remember the Alamo!" -- Sounding the trumpet -- Glossary -- Study questions -- Study answers.