When Words Sparked Freedom | COMMON SENSE | By Thomas Paine & Read by Alexander Scourby Audio & TEXT

Thomas Paine’s Common Sense, written in 1776, called for plain reasoning, accountability, and the consent of the governed. That speaks directly to a moment when many Americans in 2026 feel that common sense has been replaced by political theater. feels even more relevant today because the very problems Paine warned about,government disconnected from the people, leaders clinging to power, and a widening gap between common judgment and political decision making, have only grown more pronounced. In 1776 Benjamin Franklin was asked, "what do we have, a Republic or Monarchy?" He responded, "a republic: if you can keep it." In Common Sense Thomas Paine tells us how to keep our Republic in 2026 and beyond. Our channel is built on Alexander Scourby’s lifetime recordings of the complete 1611 King James Bible and many of the other 480 classic books he performed during his career. These recordings make it unmistakably clear that our channel’s content is fully authentic, historically grounded, and absolutely unique. Scourby’s most celebrated recording is the KJV Bible. This channel is also preserving and restoring classic masterpieces such as “War and Peace, Ulysses, The Iliad, Crime and Punishment, The Old Man Sea, The Sun Also Rises, Tender is the Night, Candle in the Wind, and Longfellow’s Timeless Poems of Love,” all available on our channel. In every performance, Scourby’s matchless voice is crafted for each reading. Nothing is synthetic or duplicated, and every recording is a historical unparalleled audio-book artifact. The Chicago Tribune declared Alexander Scourby “the greatest voice ever recorded” and “the best audio-book narrator, bar none.” Scourby didn’t read books, he ignited them. His voice brings Scripture to life with authority, and lifts classic books into a vivid emotional reality. Written pages are transformed into unforgettable audio experiences that places listeners into each scene. That is why, in 1986, the American Foundation for the Blind created the Alexander Scourby Audio Book of the Year Award to honor him for his lifetime work that set the permanent gold standard for all audio book performances. Our channel is dedicated to presenting the world’s greatest books exactly as Scourby brought them to life. We will continue uploading the classic audio books using the latest audio editing software. Every video is a unique part of Scourby’s historic audio book catalog. Nothing is repetitive or inauthentic. You are invited to support this important work by making a tax deductible donation made possible by Kindness Works International Foundation. Tap the link below to donate: https://givebutter.com/PleaseDonateToKeepOurChannelStrongandAD-Free Below are links to our key videos and playlists on our Channel: Project John 17 in Spirit and Truth video below, is where Jesus reveals in the first 60 seconds for the first and only time, what Eternal Life truly is. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Smv1VSK35tQ On July 4. 2026, for America’s 250th Anniversary-1776 to 2026: Our Channel published Common Sense, Read by Alexander Scourby, Tap link to watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7z8gRNGBF8 Alexander Scourby Classic Book Reading Playlist (Voice Only) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWFNB6_U20o&list=PLyH3jcNYnj_v4ebZMrjwl3GBV3YXeBnCU No. 1 Video PLAYLIST: KJV Bible, Genesis to Revelation, (AUDIO and TEXT) Read by Alexander Scourby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZYFExq0rFQ&list=PLyH3jcNYnj_vee7HfFWgGmcW2E3qdsHLi The 66 BOOKS of KJV BIBLE with the 14 BOOKS OF THE APOCRYPHA Read By Alexander Scourby (AUDIO and TEXT) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1_5MGP2WjM&list=PLyH3jcNYnj_tQlDf9HXk3_MD7qm1UiiTh THE Book of Enoch (AUDIO and TEXT) Read By Alexander Scourby https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyH3jcNYnj_t3w7300UT0nPO-OCjK9ACy Dramatized Version With Many Voices, and Sound Effects, With Scourby Reading the Bridge Verses. (Voice Only No Text) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fOXbwjxEpQ&list=PLyH3jcNYnj_tQXZjA9whbOMchD5CG5yce Scourby Bible Channel Copyright © 1991 Litchfield Associates All rights reserved | **Time** | **Chapters ** | **Title** | | --- | --- | --- | | **00:00:00** | **[Prelude]** | Prelude to Thomas Paine. | | **00:02:55** | **[Introduction]** | Light within; self‑knowledge as salvation. | | **00:04:50** | **[Chapter 1]** | Of the Origin and Design of Government in General. | | **00:16:44** | **[Chapter 2]** | Of Monarchy and Hereditary Succession. | | **00:36:00** | **[Chapter 3]** | Thoughts of The Present State of American Affairs. | | **01:11:10** | **[Chapter 4]** | Of The Present Ability of America. | | **01:30:56** | **[Appendix]** | SINCE the publication of the first edition of this pamphlet. | | **01:48:12** | **[Epistle to Quakers]** | To the Representatives of the Religious Society. |