QUOTES FROM A FEW OF THE FOUNDING FATHERS, ON CHRISTIANTY: In a time when theologians and historians are re-writing America and Christianity; I think it is important to stand up for our ROOTS. THIS PART OF HISTORY IS NOT TOLD: Independence comes at a price, it is always said. A little-known fact is that in spite of it being accepted by the Congress without any major changes, several of the signers were tortured, burned to death, and lost family and property after they went through with signing of the Declaration. These well-educated men knew what they would have to give up for the sake of freedom of the country, and yet went through with the process in larger interests. Such individuals should be respected, revered, and thanked for their sacrifice. It is only because of them that liberty and freedom are now enjoyed by the people of the United States of America. There is no doubt the Almighty God gave them faith and courage JOHN WITHERSPOON - Signer of the Declaration of Independence. I entreat you in the most earnest manner to believe in Jesus Christ, for there is no salvation in any other [Acts 4:12]. JONATHAN TRUMBULL Sr. Governor of Connecticut & Patriot. Nothing doubting, I believe and hope in eternal life through the merits of my dear, exalted Redeemer Jesus Christ. PATRICK HENRY - Governor of Virginia, Patriot. This is all the inheritance I can give to my dear family. The religion of Christ can give them one which will make them rich indeed. JOHN JAY - First Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court. Unto almighty God who is the author and giver of all good, I render sincere and humble thanks for His manifold and unmerited blessings, and especially for our redemption and salvation by Jesus Christ. ROBERT TREAT PAINE - Signer of the Declaration of Independence I desire to bless and praise the name of God most high for appointing me my birth in a land of Gospel Light where the glorious tidings of a Savior and of pardon and salvation through Him have been continually sounding in mine ears. I am full belief the forgiving mercy revealed to the world through Jesus Christ. RUFUS PUTNAM - Revolutionary War General, First Surveyor General of the United States First, I give my soul to a holy, sovereign God Who gave it in humble hope of a blessed immortality through the atonement and righteousness of Jesus Christ and the sanctifying grace of the Holy Spirit. BENJAMIN RUSH Signer of the Declaration of Independence My only hope of salvation is in the infinite, transcendent love of God manifested to the world by the death of His Son Jesus Christ upon the cross. Nothing but His blood will wash away my sins. I rely exclusively upon it. Come, Lord Jesus! Come quickly! ROGER SHERMAN - Signer of the Declaration of Independence, Signer of the Constitution I believe that there is one only living and true God, existing in three persons, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost. That the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are a revelation from God. That God did send His own Son to become man, die in the stead of sinners, and thus to lay a foundation for the offer of pardon and salvation to all mankind so as all may be saved who are willing to accept the Gospel offer. RICHARD STOCKTON Signer of the Declaration of Independence I think it proper here not only to subscribe to the entire belief of the great and leading doctrines of the Christian religion, such as the Being of God. Almighty God hath not prescribed in the Holy Scripture any precise mode in which He is to be publicly worshiped, all contention about it generally arises from want of knowledge or want of virtue.
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