Thursday, July 31, 2008

Founders on God & Country: George Washington

Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor--and whereas both Houses of Congress have by their joint Committee requested me "to recommend to the People of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many signal favors of Almighty God especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness."

2 comments:

The Lady Logician said...

Nice series of posts - I can see why some might be "bored" with this series of posts - it stinks to have one of your sacred cows (the Founding Fathers were deists not Christians)so thoroughly shattered.

LL

Cameron said...

Thanks LL, glad you enjoyed. At least someone did. :-)