Thanksgiving
America - Founded on Biblical Precepts
We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Have we not all One Father? Hath not One God created us? Why do we deal treacherously, a man against his brother?
We, the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquillity, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish a Constitution for the United States of America.
Justice, justice shalt thou pursue, that thou mayest live in the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.
Proclaim liberty throughout the land, unto all the inhabitants thereof.
Of all the dispositions and habits, which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports.... Where is the security for property, for reputation, for life, if the sense of religious obligation desert the oaths which are the instruments of investigation in courts of justice? And let us with caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion.
It hath been told thee, O man, what is good, and what the Lord doth require of thee: Only to do justly and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God.
For happily the government of the United States which gives to bigotry no sanction, to persecution no assistance, requires only that they who live under its protection should demean themselves as good citizens in giving it on all occasions their effectual support.
Righteousness maketh a nation great, but sin is a reproach to any people.
We here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, and for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
Behold, how good and pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity.
With firmness in the right as God gives us to see the right, let us strive on to finish the work we are in, to do all which may achieve and cherish a just and lasting peace among ourselves and with all nations.
Let justice well up as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream.
In the future days which we seek to make secure, we look forward to a world founded upon four essential human freedoms: freedom of speech and expression -- everywhere in the world; freedom of every person to worship God in his own way -- everywhere in the world; freedom from want which will secure to every nation a healthy peacetime life for its inhabitants -- everywhere in the world; freedom from fear, which means a world-wide reduction of armaments to such a point and in such a thorough fashion that no nation will be in a position to commit an act of physical aggression against any neighbor -- everywhere in the world.
And they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. But they shall sit every man under his vine and under his fig tree; and none shall make them afraid.
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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 tranquility, 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.
Wishing Everyone a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Did not penetrate jeans or flesh, but I've got an enormous bruise..... bulldog jaws are awesome.
That dirty dog!
Spending the day with just the wife thanks to the threat of COVID. Later this afternoon we will ZOOM our 2 children's families for a virtual Thanksgiving... Not great, but much better than nothing...
Then early this evening, we will continue our tradition (since 1990), by watching that famous Thanksgiving themed movie...
Our God, God of our ancestors, Eternal One of the Universe,
On this Thanksgiving, we give our thanks to You for the blessings You daily grant us.
We thank You for our families and friends, for the this land and its great abundance, for the strength You give us day by day to live our lives and proclaim Your Glory.
We thank You, God of All People, for our country and its precious blessing of freedom.
We thank You for guiding our ancestors to these shores:
Remember the sacrifices they made for our benefit. and the heritage they have bequeathed to us.
May we, too, remember them and never forget their deeds and dedication.
Grant us continued courage and hope, that the day may yet come when all will live in peace, and none will be afraid.
Be also with those who serve and defend our nation.
We thank You Eternal One, for the harvest season and its many blessings.Amen
I hope you have the best Thanksgiving you can in this surreal year.
On my list of things that I am thankful for is the guys here at this forum. This has been a calm Harbor in what has been a crazy year. Thank you.