The Three R's of Revival and Awakening

"The rights of the colonists as Christians... may be best understood by reading and carefully studying the institution of The Great Law Giver and Head of the Christian Church, which are to be found clearly written and promulgated in the New Testament."
– Samuel Adams, Father of the American Revolution (Federer 22)

"Whoever shall introduce into public affairs the principles of primitive Christianity will change the face of the world."
– Benjamin Franklin, Founding Father, Author, and Scientist (Federer 246)

"It is impossible to rightly govern the world without God and the Bible."
– George Washington, First President of the United States, Commander in Chief of the Continental Army, and Chairman of the Constitutional Convention (Federer 660)

"The church must take right ground in regards to politics..."

"God cannot sustain this free and blessed country, which we love and pray for, unless the Church will take right ground."

"God will bless or curse this nation according to the course Christians take in politics."

– Charles Grandison Finney, Revivalist associated in the 19th century with the Second Great Awakening, the Prayer Revival. and the Holiness Revival (Federer 235)

"Religion [is] the basis and Foundation of Government."
– James Madison, Chief Architect of the Constitution (Federer 410)

"The time has come to turn to God and reassert our trust in Him for the healing of America... our country is in need of and ready for spiritual renewal..."
– Ronald Wilson Reagan, 40th President of the Unites States