...dissipation, and a general depravity of manners." In this resolution Congress have asserted, with truth, that " true religion and good morals are the only solid foundations of public liberty ;** they have pointed out clearly the evils which are destructive of those " solid foundations...

...officers of the army, to discountenance profaneness and vice;" and solemnly, more than once, resolved that " true religion and good morals are the only solid foundations of public liberty and happiness,—solicited Christian ministers to preach at the funerals of deceased...

...of the Northwest, and incorporated in the constitutions of states organized within that territory, that "true religion and good morals are the only solid foundations of public liberty and happiness." It firmly believes, with George Washington, who solemnly recorded the...

...piety, virtue and useful knowledge." On Oct. 12, 1778, they entered upon their records the declaration that "True religion and good morals are the only solid foundations of public liberty and happiness." The prayer for Nov. 17, 1778, is that "our schools and seminaries of...

...Laurens, Morris, Jay, Drayton, and others. Soon after he took his seat a resolution was introduced that "true religion and good morals are the only solid foundations of public liberty and happiness ;" " that the States do suppress theatrical entertainments, horse-racing,...

...be assuredSir that we shall interrest ourselves in obtaining with all possible Speed the Attention & Decision of Congress on the Matters set forth in your...Majority expressing their Sense that true Religion & good Morals are the only solid Foundations of publick Liberty and Happiness I am Sir with the most...

...this reaches you the Pennsylvania Packett of tuesday last, which contains a Resolution of Congress expressing their Sense that true Religion and good Morals are the only Foundation, of Publick Liberty and Happiness; and earnestly recommending to the several States to take...

...representatives.34 Later, on October 12, 1778, Congress entertained a resolution (which was defeated) endorsing that "true religion and good morals are the only solid foundations of public liberty and happiness."35 In view of the earlier and manifold references to theology, this defeat...