1620—the Mayflower Compact: “In the name of God, Amen, Having undertaken for the glory of God and advancement of the Christian faith (We) do solemnly and mutually in the presence of God covenant and combine ourselves together.”
1643—Constitution of the New England Confederation: “Whereas we all come into these parts of America with one and the same end and aim, Namely to advance the kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ and to enjoy the liberties of the gospel in purity and peace.
1681—William Penn: “If you are not governed by God, you will be ruled by tyrants.”
1752—Inscribed on the Liberty Bell: “Proclaim liberty thru the land and to all the inhabitants thereof.” Leviticus 25:10
1772—Samuel Adams: “The rights of the colonists as Christians…May be best understood by reading and carefully studying the institution of the great Law Giver and head of the Christian church, which are to be found written and promulgated in the New Testament.”
1776—The Declaration of Independence: “We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights…”
1789—George Washington’s 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, aid and favors.”
1820—Daniel Webster: “Let us not forget the religious character of our origin.”
1821—John Quincy Adams: “From the day of Declaration…They (the American People) were bound by the laws of God, which they nearly all, acknowledge as the rules of their conduct.”
1861—Abraham Lincoln: “Unless the great God who assisted him (Washington) shall be with me and aid me, I must fail; but if the same omniscient mind and mighty arm that directed and protected him shall guide and support me, I shall not fail—I shall succeed. Let us all pray that the God of our fathers not forsake us now.”
1892—U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brewer: “This is a Christian Nation.”
1913—Woodrow Wilson: “Here is the nation God has built by our hands.”
1931—National Anthem: “And this be our motto—In God is our trust.”
1954—The Pledge of Allegiance: “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stand—One nation, UNDER GOD, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”
GOD HAS BEEN UNQUESTIONABLY A HUGE PART OF OUR NATIONS HISTORY.
Our forefathers believed in the separation of church and state and not for one fleeting moment did they believe in the separation of God and government. Today that may not be true so let us never forget that God is in control no matter what men say and let us never stop believing and trusting in the power of God because the world may turn against God, even our own nation, but God will always protect and provide for the faithful.
About the author:
Don and his wife Brenda have been married 48 years. They have two married sons Jason/Crista and Nicholas/Heather and four grandsons Luke, Ryker, Blake and Drew. Don is a graduate of the Gateway School of Preaching, Fairview Heights, IL, the Bristol Roads School of Biblical Studies, Flint, MI and he has a bachelor’s degree in religious education from Michigan Christian College. He has been preaching since 1979. He has preached at Pacific, MO; Howell, MI; Arnold, MO; Festus, MO; Dexter, MO; and De Soto, MO where he has served since 2007. He also serves the congregation as one of the elders. Don has done campaigns and meetings in several states and mission work in Cuba, India, and Jamaica. Don refers to himself as a “Minister” because he loves ministering to others and helping them learn about Jesus and growing in their relationship with Him.
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