Samuel Huntington was one of our Founding Fathers. You have probably heard some folks today declaring that our founders were all atheists or deists. Huntington was a signer of the Declaration of Independence, President of Congress, and Governor of Connecticut. In the latter role he signed A Proclamation for a Day of Fasting, Prayer and Humiliation (March 9, 1791). It contained these words:
It becomes a people publicly to acknowledge the over-ruling hand of Divine Providence and their dependence upon the Supreme Being as their Creator and Merciful Preserver . . . and with becoming humility and sincere repentance to supplicate the pardon that we may obtain forgiveness through the merits and mediation of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
I wish more "atheists" felt that way!
The document is currently held by wallbuilders
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Samuel Huntington, Founder and Christian
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