Missouri (August 10, 1821) was the 24th State admitted to the Union. The Constitution of the State of Missouri, adopted 1945 stated:
<Preamble. We, the people of Missouri, with profound reverence for the Supreme Ruler of the Universe, and grateful for His goodness...establish this Constitution.> 1821MO001
<Bill of Rights, Article I, Section 5. That all men have a natural and indefeasible right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their own consciences.> 1821MO002
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Endnotes:
1821MO001. William J. Federer, American Quotations (2014). Missouri, Constitution, 1945, Preamble. Charles E. Rice, The Supreme Court and Public Prayer (New York: Fordham University Press, 1964), p. 172; "Hearings, Prayers in Public Schools and Other Matters," Committee on the Judiciary, U.S. Senate (87th Cong., 2nd Sess.), 1962, pp. 268 et seq.
1821MO002. William J. Federer, American Quotations (2014). Missouri, Constitution, 1945, Bill of Rights, Article I, Section 5. Charles E. Rice, The Supreme Court and Public Prayer (New York: Fordham University Press, 1964), p. 172; "Hearings, Prayers in Public Schools and Other Matters," Committee on the Judiciary, U.S. Senate (87th Cong., 2nd Sess.), 1962, pp. 268 et seq. 1821GW001. William J. Federer, American Quotations (2014). George Williams. Young Men's Christian Association. Stephen Abbott Northrop, D.D., A Cloud of Witnesses (Portland, OR: American Heritage Ministries, 1987; Mantle Ministries, 228 Still Ridge, Bulverde, Texas), p. 508.