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THE FAITH OF OUR FOUNDING FATHERS
On this, the 226th anniversary of our nation, it is appropriate to consider
the forces that led to the cataclysmic break of the colonies from Britain.
Our Founding Fathers were among the finest leaders on the continent. They
were merchants, farmers, attorneys and ministers. They were men of great
energy and passion seeking to develop a classic system for governing the
colonies. But above all, they were dedicated to building the nation on a
foundation of biblical faith with honesty and humility.

Consider Benjamin Franklin. An ardent advocate of public education for all,
he urged that the schools teach "the necessity of a public religion . . .
and the excellency of the Christian religion above all others, ancient or
modern." He was also one of the chief advocates for a paid, permanent
chaplain of Congress, and when he helped found the college named for him, he
insisted that it be built "on Christ, the Corner-Stone." For further
evidence of Franklin's faith, see the quote below.

George Washington openly promoted and relied upon his Christian faith. He,
too, affirmed the importance of children learning "above all.the religion of
Jesus Christ." His reliance on prayer is well documented, as illustrated in
the quote below. Consider also these words of his: "Almighty God: We make
our earnest prayer that Thou wilt incline the hearts of the citizens to
cultivate a spirit of subordination and obedience to government, and
entertain a brotherly affection and love for one another and for their
fellow citizens of the United States at large."

Thomas Jefferson invoked the blessing of God and cited Scripture in many
instances. Remember it was he who wrote the immortal words pledging to the
citizens of the young nation that they are "endowed by their Creator with
certain inalienable rights." By acknowledging God as the Giver of Rights
and the Author of Life, he expresses the reliance he and his compatriots had
in God.

"RESISTANCE TO TYRANTS IS OBEDIENCE TO GOD"
This revolutionary war battle flag dates from 1776 and succinctly sums up
the sentiments of the colonists. The belief that King George III of England
had become tyrannical in his rule over the colonies was widespread, and the
words are attributed to patriot and President Thomas Jefferson. Because of
their steadfast faith in God and willful obedience to the Scriptures it was
vitally important that the signers of the Declaration believed that their
cause was not only just, but, in John Adams words, that "It is the will of
God that the two countries should be sundered (separated) forever."

PRAYER QUOTE FROM A FOUNDING FATHER
"I therefore beg leave to move -- that henceforth prayers, imploring the
assistance of Heaven and its blessing on our deliberations, be held in this
assembly every morning before we proceed to business; and that one or more
of the clergy of this city be requested to officiate in that service."
--Benjamin Franklin

A DAILY PRAYER OF OUR FIRST PRESIDENT
"Almighty God.I yield thee humble and hearty thanks that thou has preserved
me from the danger of the night past, and brought me to the light of the
day, and the comforts thereof, a day which is consecrated to thine own
service and for thine own honor. Let my heart, therefore, Gracious God, be
so affected with the glory and majesty of it, that I may not do mine own
works, but wait on thee, and discharge those weighty duties thou requirest
of me. Give me grace to hear thee calling on me in thy word, that it may be
wisdom, righteousness, reconciliation and peace to the saving of the soul in
the day of the Lord Jesus. Grant that I may hear it with reverence, receive
it with meekness, mingle it with faith, and that it may accomplish in me,
Gracious God, the good work for which thou has sent it. Bless my family,
kindred, friends and country, be our God and guide this day and for ever for
His sake, who lay down in the Grave and arose again for us, Jesus Christ our
Lord, Amen."
--From the Prayer Journal of George Washington

WORDS FROM AN AMERICAN PATRIOT
The Fourth of July is now the moment when by common consent we pause to
become conscious of our national life and to rejoice in it, to recall what
our country has done for each of us, and to ask ourselves what we can do for
the country in return.
--Oliver Wendell Holmes, Former Supreme Court Justice
May 30, 1884, at Keene, NH

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A man goes to the doctor and tells him that
he hasn't been feeling well. The doctor
examines him, leaves the room and comes
back with three different bottles of pills.

The doctor says, "Take the Big pill with a
big glass of water when you get up. Take the
little pink pill with a big glass of water after lunch.
Then just before going to bed, take the red pill
with another big glass of water."

Startled to be put on so much medicine the
man stammers, "My goodness, doc, exactly
what's my problem?"

Doctor says, "You're not drinking enough water."
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