THE first of todays continuing lessons in Founding Father quotes and information::
JACOB BROOM
Signer of the constitution of the US, banker , farmer, merchant, surveyor. In the Official Papers of Delaware, written in 1909 he was described as such: ….as an accepted fact that the “foundation of all permanent prosperity is a right regard for the Divine Being”, it is proper to say that Jacob Broom was a God fearing man.
As a delegate from the state of Delaware, he would have complied with the requirements for office as stipulated by his state’s constitution, which included the oath to God the Father, Christ the Son and the Holy Ghost. (Article XXII)
In a letter to his son written in 1794: Do not be so flattered as to relax in your application; do not forget to be a Christian. I have said much to you on this head, and I hope an indelible impression is made.
GUNNING BEDFORD:
A signer of the US Constitution and a delegate from Delaware. Studied under one of the premier theologians, John Witherspoon.
Of course as a delegate from Delaware he would have complied with the requirements of the office including Article XXII professing faith in the Father , Son and the Holy Ghost.
RICHARD BASSETT
One of the signers of the US Constitution also a delegate from Delaware (remember article XXII) . Converted to Methodism, freed his slaves and made them hired workers, was described by Major William Pierce of Georgia, as such:
A religious enthusiast, lately turned Methodist, who serves his country because it is the will of the people that he should do so. He is a man of plain sense, and has modesty enough to hold his tongue. He is a gentlemanly man, and is in high estimation among Methodists.
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