CONTINUING THE EDUCATION OF DILBERT:::
MORE FROM TWO MORE OF THE FOUNDING FATHERS:
JAMES McHENRY
A signer of the US Constitution, a member of the Contintental Congress, US Secy of War, a physician, and a president of the first Bible society in Baltimore. He wrote this article:
Neither, in considering this subject, let it be overlooked, that public utility pleads most forcibly for the general distribution of the Holy Scriptures.
The doctrine they preach, the obligations they impose, the punishment they threaten, the rewards they promise, the stamp and image of divinity they bear, which produces a conviction of their truths, can alone secure to society, order and peace, and to our courts of justice and constitutions of government, purity, stability and usefulness.
In vain, without the Bible, we increase penal laws and draw entrenchments around our institutions. Bibles are strong entrenchments. Where they abound, men cannot pursue wicked courses, and at the same time enjoy quiet conscience.
Consider also, the rich do not possess aught more precious than their Bible, and that the poor cannot be presented by the rich with anything of greater value. Withhold it not from the poor. It is a book of councils and directions, fitted to every situation in which man can be placed. It is an oracle which reveals to mortals the secrets of heavens and the hidden will of the Almighty…..
It is an estate, whose title is guaranteed by Christ, whose delicious fruits ripen every season, survive the worm, and keep through eternity. It is for the purpose of distributing this divine book more effectually and extensively among the multitudes, whose circumstances render such a donation necessary, that your cooperation is most earnestly requested.
JOHN LANGDON
A signer of the US Constitution, a US Sentator, Governor of Hew Hampshire, merchant and soldier. One of the founders and and the first President of the New Hampshire Bible Society.
Following a visit by then President Monroe, in 1817, the local newspaper reported the following:
While at Portsmouth, the President spent part of the Sabbath which was not devoted to public service, with that eminent patriot and Christian, John Langdon.....
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