Patriot Echoes – Illuminating 250 years of patriot sacrifice.
- March 6, 1809, 217 years ago — Death of Thomas Heyward Jr..
- March 6, 1724, 302 years ago — Birth of Henry Laurens, President of the Continental Congress.
- March 7, 1707, 319 years ago — Birth of Stephen Hopkins, signer of the Declaration of Independence.
- March 7, 1699, 327 years ago — Birth of Susanna Boylston Adams, mother of John Adams.
Topic: Providence
Quotes
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“It is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits... ”
George Washington , Thanksgiving Proclamation · View -
“It is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God... and humbly to implore His protection and favor. ”
George Washington , Thanksgiving Proclamation · View -
“I have lived, Sir, a long time, and the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truththat God governs in the affairs of men. ”
Benjamin Franklin , Speech at the Constitutional Convention · View -
“Here is my Creed. I believe in one God, Creator of the Universe. That He governs it by His Providence. That He ought to be worshipped. ”
Benjamin Franklin , Letter to Ezra Stiles · View -
“It is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favors. ”
George Washington , Thanksgiving Day Proclamation · View -
“It is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor. ”
George Washington , Thanksgiving Day Proclamation · View -
“I have lived, Sir, a long time and the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truththat God governs in the affairs of men. ”
Benjamin Franklin , Speech at the Constitutional Convention · View -
“I have so much faith in the general government of the world by Providence that I can hardly conceive a transaction of such moment should be suffered to pass without being influenced, guided, and governed by that omnipotent and omniscient Being. ”
Benjamin Franklin , Letter to Joseph Galloway · View