“The United States in Congress assembled highly approve the pious and laudable undertaking of Mr. Aitken, as subservient to the interest of religion, as well as an instance of the progress of arts in this country, and being satisfied from the above report of his care and accuracy in the execution of the work, they recommend this edition of the Bible to the inhabitants of the United States, and hereby authorize him to publish this recommendation in the manner he shall think proper.”
–Congressional Resolution, September 10, 1782
Monday, September 10, 2007
This Day in History: September 10
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It amazes me sometimes to see just how far from grace we as a nation have fallen.
Posts from the historical record focus our attention on the truth of the matter.
Thanks David.
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