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Freedom Outpost – by William Federer
Washington was unanimously chosen as the Army’s Commander-in-Chief, unanimously chosen as President of the Constitutional Convention, and unanimously chosen as the first U.S. President.
As General, Washington acknowledged God after victories throughout the Revolution and as President thanked God for the Constitution, October 3, 1789:
“Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the Providence of Almighty God… I do recommend…rendering unto Him our sincere and humble thanks, for…the favorable interpositions of His Providence…we experienced in the course and conclusion of the late war…for the peaceable and rational manner in which we have been enabled to establish constitutions of government.”
Washington was Anglican, and after the Revolution, Episcopalian.
George Washington’s great-great-grandfather, Rev. Lawrence Washington, was an Anglican minister in Essex, England, who lost his position when the Puritans won the Civil War.
George Washington’s great-grandfather, John Washington, immigrated to Virginia and became a planter, politician, and militia leader.
A local Anglican church was renamed “Washington” in honor of John Washington.
When he died, John Washington left to the church a tablet with the Ten Commandments, on which he inscribed:
“Being heartily sorry from the bottome of my hart for my sins past, most humbly desiring forgiveness of the same from the Almighty God (my Saviour) and Redeemer, in whom and by the merits of Jesus Christ, I trust and believe assuredly to be saved, and to have full remission and forgiveness of all my sins.”
George Washington’s grandfather, Lawrence, was Anglican, as was his father, Augustine, who served as a vestryman at the Anglican Truro Parish.
George Washington became vestryman in Truro Parish, and was godfather in baptism to a niece and several nephews.
As General, George Washington had the Declaration of Independence read to his troops, then ordered chaplains placed in each regiment, stating July 9, 1776:
“The General hopes and trusts, that every officer and man, will endeavour so to live, and act, as becomes a Christian Soldier, defending the dearest Rights and Liberties of his country.”
General Washington wrote at Valley Forge, May 2, 1778:
“To the distinguished character of Patriot, it should be our highest Glory to laud the more distinguished Character of Christian.”
To the Delaware Indian Chiefs who brought three youths to be trained in American schools, General Washington stated, May 12, 1779:
“You do well to wish to learn our arts and ways of life, and above all, the religion of Jesus Christ.”
On October 2, 1775, General George Washington issued the order:
“Any…soldier who shall hereafter be detected playing at toss-up, pitch, and hustle, or any other games of chance…shall without delay be confined and punished… The General does not mean by the above to discourage sports of exercise or recreation, he only means to discountenance and punish gaming.”
On February 26, 1776, General Washington issued the orders:
“All…soldiers are positively forbid playing at cards and other games of chance. At this time of public distress men may find enough to do in the service of their God and their country, without abandoning themselves to vice and immorality.”
On July 4, 1775, General Washington ordered:
“The General…requires…observance of those articles of war…which forbid profane cursing, swearing and drunkenness; And… requires… punctual attendance of Divine Services.”
As recorded in The Writings of George Washington (March 10, 1778, 11:83-84, U.S. Government Printing Office, 1934), George Washington ordered:
“At a General Court Marshall…Lieutt. Enslin of Colo. Malcom’s Regiment tried for attempting to commit sodomy, with John Monhort a soldier…and do sentence him to be dismiss’d the service with Infamy.
His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief approves the sentence and with Abhorrence and Detestation of such Infamous Crimes orders Liett. Enslin to be drummed out of Camp tomorrow morning by all the Drummers and Fifers in the Army never to return.”
In his Farewell Address, 1796, Washington stated:
“Disorders and miseries, which result, gradually incline the minds of men to seek security and repose in the absolute power of an Individual…(who) turns this disposition to the purposes of his own elevation, on the ruins of Public Liberty…
The spirit of encroachment tends to consolidate the powers of all the departments in one, and thus to create, whatever the form of government, a real despotism…
Let there be no change by usurpation; for though this, in one instance, may be the instrument of good, it is the customary weapon by which free governments are destroyed.”
Washington added in his Farewell Address, 1796:
“Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, Religion and Morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of Patriotism, who should labor to subvert these great Pillars of human happiness.”
Read more at http://freedomoutpost.com/2015/02/george-washington-the-providence-of-god/#5CWT7HkjhBbhgyMR.99
Forgot about the part where he did not disband the army after the revolution, instituted a whiskey tax(he was the largest distiller at the time) which placed higher taxes on those competing with Washington’s business and none on himself. Then claimed Indians where causing problems and while everyone thought he was off fighting Indians with the army he was burning down his competition.
Nice guy. You can tell by how he ordered people to conform to his ideology.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whiskey_Rebellion
There’s your hero. New king same as the old one.
Seems the only thing that really changes is how history is continually rewritten. I’m surprised that this piece of actual history is still on commiepedia.
I highly encourage ALL to read the wonderful book
written by Dr. Peter Lillback entitled, George Washington’s
Sacred Fire. Well written and researched. An exhaustive
fifteen year project which reveals Washington’s ideals,
qualities, honesty, and outlook on life. A picture of a man
who faced unprecedented challenges and circumstances.
George Washington set the cornerstone for what could
have become the most prosperous and free nation in the world.
Should we, as a Republic, had been able to follow his direction.
But sadly, as we all know, our Republic took a different direction.
Read in Dr. Lillback’s book why Washington was so well respected
not only by his peers, but those who opposed him as well.
I think I am gonna go with paraclete on this one.
Same here.