James Madison’s Proclamation of Thanksgiving
Published By: All Right Magazine on November 25, 2009
By now readers are aware of the modern secular spin that the Founding Fathers were godless children of the Enlightenment, but their words reveal a deeper sense of spirituality, and what’s really worth noting here is the 19th century answer to diversity of religious persuasion. It’s a lesson in tolerance everyone ought to heed.
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
The two Houses of the National Legislature having by a joint resolution expressed their desire that in the present time of public calamity and war a day may be recommended to be observed by the people of the United States as a day of public humiliation and fasting and of prayer to Almighty God for the safety and welfare of these States, His blessing on their arms, and a speedy restoration of peace, I have deemed it proper by this proclamation to recommend that Thursday, the 12th of January next, be set apart as a day on which all may have an opportunity of voluntarily offering at the same time in their respective religious assemblies their humble adoration to the Great Sovereign of the Universe, of confessing their sins and transgressions, and of strengthening their vows of repentance and amendment. They will be invited by the same solemn occasion to call to mind the distinguished favors conferred on the American people in the general health which has been enjoyed, in the abundant fruits of the season, in the progress of the arts instrumental to their comfort, their prosperity, and their security, and in the victories which have so powerfully contributed to the defense and protection of our country, a devout thankfulness for all which ought to be mingled with their supplications to the Beneficent Parent of the Human Race that He would be graciously pleased to pardon all their offenses against Him; to support and animate them in the discharge of their respective duties; to continue to them the precious advantages flowing from political institutions so auspicious to their safety against dangers from abroad, to their tranquillity at home, and to their liberties, civil and religious; and that He would in a special manner preside over the nation in its public councils and constituted authorities, giving wisdom to its measures and success to its arms in maintaining its rights and in overcoming all hostile designs and attempts against it; and, finally, that by inspiring the enemy with dispositions favorable to a just and reasonable peace its blessings may be speedily and happily restored.
Given at the city of Washington, the 16th day of November, 1814, and of the Independence of the United States the thirty-eighth.
JAMES MADISON.
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November 26th, 2009 at 7:46 am
Amazing… and I’m sure the liberal brain washers will not allow our children to read such truths and be allowed to make up their own minds on how they wish to think and view our founding and views of this great country.
It is horrible that in this supposed state of “transparency” that we are supposed to now be in, that people are not allowed to see all sides, read all views and know all of the truths.
Instead when they question things – they are mocked, and put down.
I hope more people start to spend a little less time reading the owners manuals to their iPods and maybe, just maybe read a few slightly more important things like the history of America (both the good and bad parts) and MOST importantly, spend a few minutes and read probably THE most important Owners Manual of the United States – the Constitution:
http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/constitution.html
Maybe then people will read and realize, there is no Separation of Church and State in the Constitution, that is a false-truth. Also, spend a little time and read the 10th Ammendment – everyone should realize and remember something – the Sovereign States of America, voluntarily came together and they formed the Federal Governemnt to serve the States, it is NOT the other way around. Congress, the Senate and the President are put in their positions by the priviledge of the people of America, we don’t serve the Government, the Government serves us, and must listen to us, “We the People”
So, Happy Thanksgiving to one and all, and hopefully a few minutes of open, honest reading will open a lot of minds and erase a lot of modern false truths that today’s Congress and Government seem to be trying to white-wash over the real truths, rights and principles of this country.