Founding Fathers Quotes

In honor of our Independence weekend - the celebration of the 4th of July, I wanted to share with you some quotes made by our country's founding fathers. May they renew your determination to put God at the forefront of you life and your politics.

George Washington
Bless O Lord the whole race of mankind, and let the world be filled with the knowledge of Thee and Thy Son, Jesus Christ."
"Of all dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism, who should labour to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens."
"Almighty and eternal Lord God, the great Creator of heaven and earth, and the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ; look down from heaven in pity and compassion upon me Thy servant, who humbly prostrate myself before Thee."
"To the distinguished character of a Patriot, it should be our highest glory to add the more distinguished character of a Christian."

Benjamin Franklin
"We have been assured, Sir, in the Sacred Writings that except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it. I firmly believe this. I also believe that, without His concurring aid, we shall succeed in this political building no better than the builders of Babel."
"The longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth: 'that God governs in the affairs of men.' And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without His notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without His aid?"

James Madison "Religion [is] the basis and Foundation of Government."
"Cursed be all that learning that is contrary to the cross of Christ."
"It is the duty of every man to render to the Creator such homage....Before any man can be considered as a member of Civil Society, he must be considered as a subject of the Governor of the Universe."
"We have staked the whole future of American civilization, not upon the power of government, far from it. We have staked the future of all of our political institutions upon the capacity of each and all of us to govern ourselves, to control ourselves, to sustain ourselves according to the Ten Commandments of God."

Scripture Memorization Verse:
2Ch 30:9For if you return to the LORD, your brothers and yourchildren will find compassion with their captors andreturn to this land. For the LORD your God is gracious and mercifuland will not turn away his face from you, if you return to him."