Posted on 11/27/2024 1:00:44 PM PST by little jeremiah
By the President of the United States of America. a Proclamation. Whereas 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—and whereas both Houses of Congress have by their joint Committee requested me “to recommend to the People of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many signal favors of Almighty God especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness.”
Now therefore I do recommend and assign Thursday the 26th day of November next to be devoted by the People of these States to the service of that great and glorious Being, who is the beneficent Author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be—That we may then all unite in rendering unto him our sincere and humble thanks—for his kind care and protection of the People of this Country previous to their becoming a Nation—for the signal and manifold mercies, and the favorable interpositions of his Providence which we experienced in the course and conclusion of the late war—for the great degree of tranquillity, union, and plenty, which we have since enjoyed—for the peaceable and rational manner, in which we have been enabled to establish constitutions of government for our safety and happiness, and particularly the national One now lately instituted—for the civil and religious liberty with which we are blessed; and the means we have of acquiring and diffusing useful knowledge; and in general for all the great and various favors which he hath been pleased to confer upon us.
And also that we may then unite in most humbly offering our prayers and supplications to the great Lord and Ruler of Nations and beseech him to pardon our national and other transgressions—to enable us all, whether in public or private stations, to perform our several and relative duties properly and punctually—to render our national government a blessing to all the people, by constantly being a Government of wise, just, and constitutional laws, discreetly and faithfully executed and obeyed—to protect and guide all Sovereigns and Nations (especially such as have shewn kindness unto us) and to bless them with good government, peace, and concord—To promote the knowledge and practice of true religion and virtue, and the encrease of science among them and us—and generally to grant unto all Mankind such a degree of temporal prosperity as he alone knows to be best.
Given under my hand at the City of New-York the third day of October in the year of our Lord 1789. George Washington
Great job. I was going to do that tomorrow.
No comment. Nice sentiment from President Washington, though.
Great job. I was going to do that tomorrow.
Amen!
I figured I’d post today since tomorrow many FReepers may be busy with family, celebrating etc.
Safety - closed borders, and gangsters in government taken down! “Life, liberty and the PURSUIT of happiness. :-D
“I shall carry it with me to my grave as beneficence – that your union and brotherly affection may be perpetual – that the free Constitution which is the work of your hands, may be sacredly maintained – that its administration in every department may be stamped with wisdom and virtue – that, in fine, the happiness of the people of these states under the auspices of liberty, may be made complete by so careful a preservation and so prudent a use of this blessing as will acquire to them the glory of recommending it to the applause, the affection – and adoption of every nation which is yet a stranger to it.”
That is beautiful! Is that part of his Farewell Address? I love that too.
Also a lot of FReepers may be hosting family and gearing up for tomorrow.
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So thank you so much for posting this wonderful tribute to God and Thanksgiving - especially in light of our recent election - it is so well suited for this Holiday!
Big Bump!
I sent to friends and friends who have a private chat group with almost 200 people on it!
I always love to see you on FR.
This is the real message of Thanksgiving. Not watch football, overeat with rich foods, etc. Not that those things are wrong, but that is not the meaning of Thanks Giving.
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