Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people He has chosen as His own inheritance.[1]
“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.”[2]
All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.[3]
America, you were founded on Christian principles and God has blessed you.
Men throughout your history have given their lives for these principles, and many still do.
Each man and woman who wanted to worship God freely was allowed to do so.
Remember the price that was paid for your salvation and for your national freedom.
In time, many of your citizens forgot their national heritage and lost their national pride.
“Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.”[4]
Christ is still in charge and with His followers stands by their side.
Again, Christians, take heart. It is not too late. No matter what others say, this world is still His kingdom.
O thus be it ever when freemen shall stand
Between their lov’d home and the war’s desolation!
Blest with vict’ry and peace may the heav’n rescued land
Praise the power that hath made and preserv’d us a nation!
Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just,
And this be our motto – “In God is our trust,”
And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave
O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave.[5]
[1] Psalm 33:12 NKJV
[2] George Washington, The Writings of George Washington, John C. Fitzpatrick, editor (Washington: Government Printing Office, 1932), Vol. 5, p. 245, July 9, 1776 Order.
[3] Romans 3:23, NKJV
[4] Deuteronomy 31:6 NKJV
[5] 4th verse of the Star Spangled Banner, Francis Scott Key
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