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The Magnificent Fifty: Foundation of Faith (Mississippi)

Jackson, Mississippi (Artist: Susan Cassidy Wilhoit)

Constitution Preamble (1890)

We, the people of Mississippi in convention assembled, grateful to Almighty God, and invoking His blessing on our work.


To read the introduction to and purpose of this series, CLICK HERE.

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The Magnificent Fifty: Foundation of Faith (Minnesota)

St. Paul, Minnesota (Artist: Susan Cassidy Wilhoit)

Constitution Preamble (1857)

We, the people of the State of Minnesota, grateful to God for our civil and religious liberty, and desiring to perpetuate its blessings…do ordain and establish this Constitution.

 


To read the introduction to and purpose of this series, CLICK HERE.

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The Magnificent Fifty: Foundation of Faith (Michigan)

Lansing, Michigan (Artist: Susan Cassidy Wilhoit)

Constitution Preamble (1897)

We, the people of the State of Michigan, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of freedom…do ordain and establish this constitution.

 


To read the introduction to and purpose of this series, CLICK HERE.

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The Magnificent Fifty: Foundation of Faith (Wisconsin)

Madison, Wisconsin (Artist: Susan Cassidy Wilhoit)

Constitution Preamble (1848)

We, the people of Wisconsin, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom…do establish this constitution.


To read the introduction to and purpose of this series, CLICK HERE.

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The Magnificent Fifty: Foundation of Faith (West Virginia)

Charleston, West Virginia (Artist: Susan Cassidy Wilhoit)

Constitution Preamble (1872)

Since through Divine Providence we enjoy the blessings of civil, political and religious liberty, we, the people of West Virginia reaffirm our faith and constant reliance upon God.


Let’s look at that again:

“…we, the people of West Virginia reaffirm our faith and constant reliance upon God.”

Sounds a lot like another embattled phrase, doesn’t it?

“In God We Trust”

 

To read the introduction to this series, CLICK HERE.

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The Magnificent Fifty: Foundation of Faith (Washington)

Olympia, Washington (Artist: Susan Cassidy Wilhoit)

Constitution Preamble (1889)

We, the People of the State of Washington, grateful to the Supreme Ruler of the Universe for our liberties, do ordain this Constitution.

 


By the way, the “Supreme Ruler of the Universe” doesn’t sit in the Oval Office or the Supreme Court.

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The Magnificent Fifty: Foundation of Faith (Utah)

Salt Lake City, Utah (Artist: Susan Cassidy Wilhoit)

Utah Constitution Preamble (1896)

Grateful to Almighty God for life and liberty, we establish this Constitution.

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The Magnificent Fifty: Foundation of Faith (South Dakota)

Pierre, South Dakota (Artist: Susan Cassidy Wilhoit)

South Dakota’s State Motto and Seal (1889) and Flag (1992)

Under God the People Rule

 


To read the purpose behind this series of posts, CLICK HERE to read the introduction.

I would encourage you to share these posts.

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The Magnificent Fifty: Foundations of Faith (South Carolina)

South Carolina Executive Proclamation (1994): WHEREAS, We each have been richly blessed by The Almighty whose divine providence our founding fathers sought as they established these United States of America…WHEREAS, The importance of our Christian Heritage to the Institutions, values and vision of our nation is immeasurable…THEREORE, I, Carroll A. Campbell, Jr., Governor of the State of South Carolina, proclaim November 20-26, 1994, as “CHRISTIAN HERITAGE WEEK” in South Carolina.

 


Well, there ya’ go. 🙂

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The Magnificent Fifty: Foundation of Faith (Rhode Island)

Providence, Rhode Island (Artist: Susan Cassidy Wilhoit)

Constitution Preamble (1842)

We, the people of the State of Rhode Island, grateful to Almighty God for the civil and religious liberty which He hath so long permitted us to enjoy, and looking to Him for a blessing.

 


If you want to read the purpose behind these posts featuring state capital buildings, CLICK HERE to read the introduction.

I would encourage you to share these as much as you would like, even with those in your state capitals.

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