...kind providence we owe this happy opportunity of consulting in peace on the means of establishing our national felicity. And have we now forgotten that powerful friend? Or do we imagine that we no longer need his powerful assistance? I have lived, Sir, a long time, and the longer I live,...

...consulting in peace on the means of establishing our future national felicity. And now, I asked, have we forgotten that powerful friend? Or do we imagine we no longer need its assistance? I have lived a long time; and the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of...

...this room for divine protection. Our prayers, Sir, were heard, and they were graciously answered." "I have lived, sir, a long time, and the longer I live, more convincing proof I see of this truth — that God governs in the affairs of men. And if a sparrow...

...declared his belief and dependence upon the leading of a sovereign God in founding this new nation: "I have lived sir, a long time, and the longer I live,...of this truth; that God governs in the affairs of man, and if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without His notice, is it probable that an empire can...

...Convention begin each day with a prayer. As the oldest delegate, at age eighty-one, Franklin insisted that "the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see...truth — that God governs in the Affairs of Men." Because of their belief that power had come from God to the individual, they began the Constitution...

...a single word. Benjamin Franklin, a man not known for his piety, rose to address George Washington: "The longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see...this truth, that God governs in the affairs of men." He went on to state his fear that the various factions would argue their own interests and reach no...

...Albert Einstein said, "The more I study science the more I believe in God." And Benjamin Franklin said, "The longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see...this truth: that God governs in the affairs of men." Mozart believed that his musical talents were a gift from God. Michelangelo and Leonardo DaVinci considered...

...moving that the proceedings be opened with prayer, addressed the President in these memorable words : " I have lived, sir, a long time, and the longer I live the more convincing proofs I see of the truth that God governs in the affairs of men; and if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without...

...should be held every morning before the Convention began business. " The longer I live," said he, " the more convincing proofs I see of this truth: That God governs in the affairs of men." But the delegates were cold 5 only three of four supported Franklin's plea, and the assembly adjourned...

...providence we owe this happy opportunity of consulting in peace on the means of establishing our future national felicity. And have we now forgotten that powerful friend? or do we imagine that we no longer need his assistance? I have lived, Sir, a long time, and the longer I live, the more...