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THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

One Nation, Under God, Indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for All.

We, therefore, the representatives of the United States of America, in General Congress assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions..."

The Declaration of Independence
in Congress, July 4, 1776

"And for the support of this declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor."

John Hancock and fifty-five others

Photos of Declaration of Independence

Samuel Adams..."Revelation assures us that righteousness exalteth a nation."

Thomas Jefferson..."I indeed tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just, and that his justice cannot sleep forever."

Benjamin Franklin..."That there is one God, who made all things. That he governs the world by his providence. That he ought to be worshipped by adoration, prayer, and thanksgiving: But that the most acceptable service of God is doing good to man. That the soul is immortal. And that God will certainly reward virtue and punish vice, either here or hereafter."

"Posterity, you will never know how much it cost the present generation to preserve your freedom. I hope you will make good use of it. If you do not, I shall repent in heaven that ever I took half the pains to preserve it." John Adams

II Chronicles 7:13-14

13. If I shut up heaven that there be no rain, or if I command the Locust to devour the land, or if I send pestilence among my people;

14. If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.