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George Washington and the Divine Author of Our Blessed Religion

 

 

A contemplation of the compleat attainment (at a period earlier than could have been expected) of the object for which we contended against so formidable a power cannot but inspire us with astonishment and gratitude. The disadvantageous circumstances on our part, under which the war was undertaken, can never be forgotten. The singular interpositions of Providence in our feeble condition were such, as could scarcely escape the attention of the most unobserving; while the unparalleled perseverance of the Armies of the U States, through almost every possible suffering and discouragement for the space of eight long years, was little short of a standing miracle.

                                                                       George Washington

 

 

In 1783 the Revolutionary War was coming to a close, Washington now waiting for negotiations to conclude and the British to evacuate New York.  On June 8, 1783 he sent a circular letter out to the states discussing his thoughts on the importance of the states remaining united, paying war debts, taking care  of the soldiers who were wounded in the war and the establishment of a peace time military and the regulation of the militia.  It is an interesting document and may be read here.

Washington ends the letter with this striking passage:

I now make it my earnest prayer, that God would have you, and the State over which you preside, in his holy protection, that he would incline the hearts of the Citizens to cultivate a spirit of subordination and obedience to Government, to entertain a brotherly affection and love for one another, for their fellow Citizens of the United States at large, and particularly for their brethren who have served in the Field, and finally, that he would most graciously be pleased to dispose us all, to do Justice, to love mercy, and to demean ourselves with that Charity, humility and pacific temper of mind, which were the Characteristics of the Divine Author of our blessed Religion, and without an humble imitation of whose example in these things, we can never hope to be a happy Nation. 

George Washington was a very great man, but I think ultimately it has been just as important for the nation he helped found that, as the passage above indicates, he was also a very good man.  His religion gave him a moral compass that never deserted him in the turbulent times in which he lived.  It is very appropriate that after the travails of the Revolution he arrived back home at Mount Vernon on Christmas Eve of 1783.

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father of seven
father of seven
Friday, December 14, AD 2018 6:55am

Our founders were men of faith, in particular, Christianity. That is why the U.S. succeeded where so many other countries have failed. While significant, it wasn’t our isolation or our natural resources, as some would argue. Rather, the single most important reason we became a great nation was our collective embrace of our Judeo-Christian heritage. This imparted a humility and decency that may be unparalleled in the history of nations.

Philip Nachazel
Philip Nachazel
Friday, December 14, AD 2018 10:02am

Great post.
Thanks Mr. McClarey.

“While significant, it wasn’t our isolation or our natural resources, as some would argue. Rather, the single most important reason we became a great nation was our collective embrace of our Judeo-Christian heritage.” – father of 7

Agreed. Well said. The loss of that embrace and the zeal for false God’s will not bring about the Blessings of Almighty God upon our nation. On the contrary, a nation who has deserted it’s Divine benefactor will be over run by godless hoodlums who tickle the ears of it’s supporters while disemboweling them of their freedoms.

Enter the Left.

Steve D
Steve D
Friday, December 14, AD 2018 4:48pm

George was a Freemason.

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