We beseech [God] to pardon our national and other transgressions... — George Washington Copy Share Image
It is our boast, that a man's religious tenets will not forfeit the protection of the Laws. — George Washington Copy Share Image
Let us with Caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion. — George Washington Copy Share Image
..the establishment of Civil and Religious Liberty was the Motive that induced me to the field of battle. — George Washington Copy Share Image
Reason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can exist apart from religious principle. — George Washington Copy Share Image
While just government protects all in their religious rites, true religion affords government its surest support. — George Washington Copy Share Image
Where is the security for property, for reputation, for life, if the sense of religious obligation deserts the oaths . . . ? — George Washington Copy Share Image
Religious controversies are always productive of more acrimony and irreconcilable hatreds than those which spring from any other cause. — George Washington Copy Share Image
The liberality of sentiment toward each other, which marks every political and religious denomination of men in this country, stands unparalleled in… — George Washington Copy Share Image
The liberty enjoyed by the people of these states of worshiping Almighty God agreebly to their conscience, is not only among the… — George Washington Copy Share Image
I beg you be persuaded that no one would be more zealous than myself to establish effectual barriers against the horrors of… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Your love of liberty -- your respect for the laws -- your habits of industry -- and your practice of the moral… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Let us with caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion. Reason and experience both forbid us to expect… — George Washington Copy Share Image
While we are contending for our own liberty, we should be very cautious not to violate the conscience of others, ever considering… — George Washington Copy Share Image
I have often expressed my sentiments, that every man, conducting himself as a good citizen, and being accountable to God alone for… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Among many other weighty objections to the Measure, it has been suggested, that it has a tendency to introduce religious disputes into… — George Washington Copy Share Image
The establishment of Civil and Religious Liberty was the Motive which induced me to the Field - the object is attained -… — George Washington Copy Share Image
We are persuaded that good Christians will always be good citizens, and that where righteousness prevails among individuals the Nation will be… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Religious controversies are always productive of more acrimony and irreconcilable hatreds than those which spring from any other cause: And I was… — George Washington Copy Share Image
“Religious controversies are always productive of more acrimony and irreconcilable hatreds than those which spring from any other cause. I had hoped… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man… — George Washington Copy Share Image
While all men within our territories are protected in worshipping the Deity according to the dictates of their consciences; it is rationally… — George Washington Copy Share Image
I regret exceedingly that the disputes between the protestants and Roman Catholics should be carried to the serious alarming height mentioned in… — George Washington Copy Share Image
If I could have entertained the slightest apprehension that the Constitution framed in the Convention where I had the honor to preside… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Of all the animosities which have existed among mankind, those which are caused by a difference of sentiments in religion appear to… — George Washington Copy Share Image
We have abundant reason to rejoice that in this Land the light of truth and reason has triumphed over the power of… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Oh, eternal and everlasting God, direct my thoughts, words and work. Wash away my sins in the immaculate blood of the Lamb… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Let it simply be asked where is the security for property, for reputation, for life, if the sense of religious obligation deserts… — George Washington Copy Share Image
It is absolutely necessary... for me to have persons that can think for me, as well as execute orders. — George Washington Copy Share Image
The turning points of lives are not the great moments. The real crises are often concealed in occurrences so trivial in appearance that they… — George Washington Copy Share Image
The propitious smiles of Heaven, can never be expected on a nation that disregards the eternal rules of order and right, which Heaven itself… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Interwoven as is the love of liberty with every ligament of your hearts, no recommendation of mine is necessary to fortify or confirm the… — George Washington Copy Share Image
In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism who should labor to subvert these great pillars. — George Washington Copy Share Image
The blessed Religion revealed in the word of God will remain an eternal and awful monument to prove that the best Institution may be… — George Washington Copy Share Image
While we are contending for our own liberty, we should be very cautious not to violate the conscience of others, ever considering that God… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Among many other weighty objections to the Measure, it has been suggested, that it has a tendency to introduce religious disputes into the Army,… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Democratical States must always feel before they can see: it is this that makes their Governments slow, but the people will be right at… — George Washington Copy Share Image
If, in the opinion of the people, the distribution or modification of the constitutional powers be in any particular wrong, let it be corrected… — George Washington Copy Share Image
A man's intentions should be allowed in some respects to plead for his actions. — George Washington Copy Share Image