It is impossible to rightly govern a nation
without God and the Bible.
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Let us therefore animate & encourage each other
& show the whole world that a Freeman,
contending for liberty on his own ground,
is superior to ANY slavish mercenary on earth.
The fate of unborn millions will now depend under God,
on the courage and conduct of this army.
General George Washington, July 2nd 1776 while defending New York.
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VICTORY OR DEATH!
George Washington wrote this inscription on a piece of scrap paper while speaking to Benjamin Rush about the desperate state of his army just days before leading them across the frozen Delware River in a surprise attack on Hessian Troops (mercenaries) at the Battle of Trenton on December 26th 1776
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| December 26th 1776 |
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These are the times that try mens souls.
The summer soldier & the sunshine patriot will, in this crises,
shrink from the service of their country,
but he that stands it now,
deserves the love & thanks of men & women.
Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered,
yet we have this consolation with us,
that the harder the conflict,
THE MORE GLORIOUS THE TRIUMPH!
The American Crises, No. 1
(written by Thomas Pain)
George Washington ordered his commanders to read this to their men on December 25th 1776
prior to the crossing of the Delaware River for the Battle of Trenton.
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Of all the dispositions & habits which lead to political prosperity;
religion & morality are indispensable supports.
In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism
who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness.
Associate with men of good quality
if you esteem your own reputation;
for it is better to be alone than in bad company.
Be courteous to all, but intimate with few,
and let those few be well tried
before you give them your confidence.
True friendship is a plant of slow growth,
and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity
before it is entitled to the appellation.
The administration of justice
is the firmest pillar of government.
Discipline is the soul of an army.
It makes small numbers formidable;
procures success to the weak, and esteem to all.
To be prepared for War is one of the
most effectual means of preserving peace.
My first wish is to see this plague of mankind,
WAR,
banished from the earth
The Constitution is the guide which I never will abandon.
If the freedom of speech is taken away
then dumb and silent we may be led,
like sheep to the slaughter.
Firearms are second only to the Constitution in importance;
they are the peoples' liberty's teeth.
The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere
restrains evil interference -
they deserve a place of honor with all that's good.
Worry is the interest paid by those who borrow trouble.
It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one
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It having pleased the Almighty ruler of the Universe ... to defend the Cause of the United American-States
and finally by raising up a powerful friend among the Princes of the Earth
to establish our liberty and independence up[on] lasting foundations
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1789 Thanksgiving Proclamation
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 and signal favors
of Almighty God,
especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably
to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness:"
Now, therefore, I do recommend and assign
Thursday, the 26th day of November next,
to be devoted by the people of these States
to the service of that great and glorious Being who is the beneficent author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be; that we may then all unite in rendering unto Him our sincere and humble thanks for His kind care and protection
of the people of this country
previous to their becoming a nation;
for the signal and manifold mercies
and the favorable interpositions of His providence
in the course and conclusion of the late war;
for the great degree of tranquility, union,
and plenty which we have since enjoyed;
for the peaceable and rational manner
in which we have been enable to establish constitutions of government
for our safety and happiness,
and particularly the national one now lately instituted
for the civil and religious liberty with which we are blessed,
and the means we have of acquiring and diffusing useful knowledge;
and, in general,
for all the great and various favors which
He has been pleased to confer upon us.
And also that we may then unite in most humbly offering our prayers
and supplications to the great
Lord and Ruler of Nations
and beseech Him to pardon our national and other transgressions;
to enable us all, whether in public or private stations,
to perform our several and relative duties properly and punctually;
to render our National Government
a blessing to all the people by constantly being a Government of wise,
just, and constitutional laws, discreetly and faithfully executed and obeyed;
to protect and guide all sovereigns and nations
(especially such as have shown kindness to us),
and to bless them with good governments, peace, and concord;
to promote the knowledge and practice of true religion and virtue,
and the increase of science among them and us;
and, generally to grant unto all mankind
such a degree of temporal prosperity as
He alone knows to be best.
Given under my hand, at the city of
New York, the 3d day of October,
A.D. 1789.
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