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Providence has given to our people the choice of their rulers, and it is the duty, as well as the privilege and interest of our Christian nation to select and prefer Christians for their rulers.
Whether our religion permits Christians to vote for infidel rulers is a question which merits more consideration than it seems yet to have generally received either from the clergy or the laity.
[T]he evidence of the truth of Christianity requires only to be carefully examined to produce conviction in candid minds… they who undertake that task will derive advantages.
But, indeed, my dear child, this [Christianity] is a character which I prize far above all this world has, or can boast.
I am a real Christian – that is to say, a disciple of the doctrines of Jesus Christ.
History will also afford the frequent opportunities of showing the necessity of a public religion….and the excellency of the Christian religion above all others, ancient or modern.
Without morals a republic cannot subsist any length of time; they therefore who are decrying the Christian religion….are undermining the solid foundation of morals, the best security for the duration of free governments.
To the distinguished character of Patriot, it should be our highest glory to add the more distinguished character of Christian.
The Declaration of Independence laid the cornerstone of human government upon the first precepts of Christianity.
The Christian religion is, above all the religions that ever prevailed or existed in ancient or modern times, the religion of wisdom, virtue, equity and humanity.
The blessing and protection of Heaven are at all times necessary but especially so in times of public distress and danger. The General hopes and trusts that every officer and man will endeavor to live and act as becomes a Christian soldier, defending the dearest rights and liberties of his country.
