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" I have lived, Sir, a long time, and the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth — that God governs in the affairs of men. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without his notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without... "
Essays and Letters - Page 155
by Benjamin Franklin - 1820 - 340 pages
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Strength to Conceive: Establishing a Family of Faith

Nora L. Fozard - 2006 - 196 pages
...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...
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Memorial Day

Robert Haven Schauffler - Literary Criticism - 2006 - 361 pages
...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...
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Benjamin Franklin: The First Civilized American

Phillips Russell - Biography & Autobiography - 2006 - 397 pages
...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...
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Classics of American Political and Constitutional Thought

Scott J. Hammond, Kevin R. Hardwick, Howard Leslie Lubert - History - 2007 - 1236 pages
...our future national felicity. And have we now forgotten that powerful friend? or do we imagine that out prejudice to any body, as full as the world seems. to the ground without his notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without his aid? We have been...
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Alexander Hamilton: America's Forgotten Founder

Joseph A. Murray - Biography & Autobiography - 2007 - 266 pages
...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,...in the affairs of men. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without his notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without his aid? We have been...
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EVOLUTION: A Grand Monument to Human Stupidity

Daniel Jappah - Science - 2007 - 428 pages
...establishing our future national felicity. And have we now forgotten that powerful Friend? or do we imagine we no longer need His assistance? I have lived, Sir,...in the affairs of men. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without His notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without His aid? We have been...
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The Political Philosophy of Benjamin Franklin

Lorraine Smith Pangle - Biography & Autobiography - 2007 - 300 pages
...human soul may escape extinction altogether, and a just republic might at least never be forgotten. I have lived, Sir, a long time; and the longer I live,...in the Affairs of Men. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without his notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without his aid?54 Should...
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Landmark Speeches of the American Conservative Movement

Peter Schweizer, Wynton C. Hall - Political Science - 2007 - 188 pages
...had been relatively quiet for the entire Convention, suddenly stood up and was angry, and he said: "I have lived, sir, a long time, and the longer I...in the affairs of men, and if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without His notice, is it possible that an empire can rise without His aid?" At that...
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We Hold These Truths

Randall Norman Desoto - Religion - 2007 - 266 pages
...establishing our future national felicity. And have we now forgotten that powerful friend? Or do we imagine we no longer need his assistance? I have lived, Sir,...of this truth— that God governs in the affairs of man, " Franklin then referenced Jesus' words concerning God's knowledge and governance over His creation...
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The Challenge: Dare to Weigh the Evidence!

Curt Blattman - Religion - 2007 - 168 pages
...super-intending Providence in our favor . . . Have we now forgotten this powerful Friend? Or do we imagine we no longer need His assistance? "I have lived, Sir,...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...
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