American Quotations by William J. Federer 2024

Joseph Emerson Brown (April 15, 1821-November 30, 1894) was an American politician. He served as a U.S. Senator and for four terms as Governor of Georgia. He replied to a letter inquiring as to his beliefs: <In reply to your letter asking a few lines as to my opinion of Christ and the Bible, I have to state with pleasure that I believe the Holy Bible is the inspired Word of God, and contains the only true rule of faith and practice. I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, the Sovereign of the universe, and the Saviour of...

James Longstreet (January 8, 1821-January 2, 1904) was a Confederate Major-General during the Civil War, having fought at the Battle of Gettysburg. He became a diplomat, serving as the U.S. Minister to Turkey, 1880-81; and the U.S. Railroad Commissioner, 1898-1904. He wrote in a letter: <Replying to your request, I am pleased to say: I believe in God, the Father, and in His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. It is my custom to read one or more chapters of my Bible daily for comfort, guidance, and instruction. Knowing myself a sinner, I am greatly relieved by the happy assurance...

Florida (1821) in the treaty whereby Spain relinquished the territory of Florida to the United States, it was stated: <Article V. The inhabitants of the ceded territory shall be secured in the free exercise of their religion, without any restrictions.> 1821FL001 -- American Quotations by William J. Federer, 2024, All Rights Reserved, Permission granted to use with acknowledgement. Endnotes: 1821FL001. William J. Federer, American Quotations (2014). Florida, 1821, Article V of the Treaty with Spain. Frances Newton Thorpe, ed., Federal and State Constitutions, Colonial Charters, and Other Organic Laws of the States, Territories, and Colonies now or heretofore forming the United States,...

John Tyndall (August 2, 1820-December 4, 1893) was a British physicist and philosopher. He was the director of the Royal Institute. His scientific studies included: the flow of glaciers; transmission and radiation of heat; and "the Tyndall effect," which demonstrates how light is scattered by microscopic particles such as dust and colloids in suspension. In Fragments of Science, Vol. II, "Professor Virchow and Evolution," John Tyndall stated: <Religious feeling is as much a verity as any other part of human consciousness; and against it, on the subjective side, the waves of science beat in vain.> 1820JT001 -- American Quotations by William...

Maine (March 15, 1820) was the 23rd State admitted to the Union. The Constitution of the State of Maine, adopted 1820, stated: <Preamble. We the people of Maine...acknowledging with grateful hearts the goodness of the Sovereign Ruler of the Universe in affording us an opportunity, so favorable to the design; and, imploring His aid and direction...establish this Constitution.> 1820ME001 <Article I, Section 3. All men have a natural and unalienable right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their own consciences.> 1820ME002 -- American Quotations by William J. Federer, 2024, All Rights Reserved, Permission granted to use with acknowledgement....