FAITH OF THE FOUNDERS: Faith Was Washington’s Order of the Day

(ONE-MINUTE READ) — “The General most earnestly requires, and expects, a due observance of those articles of war, established for the Government of the army, which forbid profane cursing, swearing, and drunkenness; And in like manner requires and expects, of all Officers and Soldiers, not engaged on actual duty, a punctual attendance on divine Service, to implore the blessings upon the means used for our safety and defense.”  – George Washington, General Orders, July 4, 1775. Cited by Mark Strand.

Quotes reprinted in HillFaith’s “The Faith of The Founders” posts are compiled from Benjamin F. Morris’ classic work, “The Christian Life and Character of the Civil Institutions of the United States.” Morris, an historian and pastor, published the first edition more than a century ago.

Quotations are also compiled by Mark Strand, author of the Daily Inspirations email he shares on request here and that HillFaith highly recommends to Hill aides. Mark was for 16 years President of the Congressional Institute, and he is a former fellow of the Harvard Institute of Politics. He was also a 24-year veteran congressional staffer, including four years as Chief of Staff to Sen. James Talent (R-Missouri).