The Life of George Washington

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Christian Liberty Press, 2004 - 128 頁
Mary L. Williamson gives a unique glimpse into the spiritual life and career of the first President of the United States. Little known and often overlooked aspects of Washington's faith are featured throughout this well-documented book.

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THE BOY AND YOUNG SURVEYOR
1
THE AMBASSADOR
10
THE LIEUTENANT COLONEL
18
THE AIDEDECAMP
23
COMMANDER OF THE VIRGINIA TROOPS
31
THE LEGISLATOR AND PLANTER
38
THE COMMANDER IN CHIEF
51
THE DAYS OF WAR
72
VICTORY AT LAST
87
THE CITIZEN AND PRESIDENT
103
FIRST IN THE HEARTS OF HIS COUNTRYMEN
113
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第 52 頁 - As to pay, Sir, I beg leave to assure the Congress, that, as no pecuniary consideration could have tempted me to accept this arduous employment, at the expense of my domestic ease and happiness, I do not wish to make any profit from it. I will keep an exact account of my expenses. Those, I doubt not, they will discharge; and that is all I desire.
第 53 頁 - I shall feel no pain from the toil or danger of the campaign ; my unhappiness will flow from the uneasiness I know you will feel from being left alone.
第 52 頁 - But lest some unlucky event should happen unfavorable to my reputation, I beg it may be remembered by every gentleman in the room that I this day declare, with the utmost sincerity, I do not think myself equal to the command I am honored with.
第 30 頁 - But, by the all-powerful dispensations of Providence, I have been protected beyond all human probability, or expectation ; for I had four bullets through my coat, and two horses shot under me, yet escaped unhurt, though death was levelling my companions on every side of me...
第 106 頁 - It is too probable that no plan we propose will be adopted. Perhaps another dreadful conflict is to be sustained. If, to please the people, we offer what we ourselves disapprove, how can we afterwards defend our work? Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair: the event is in the hands of God.
第 48 頁 - If you speak of eloquence, Mr. Rutledge, of South Carolina, is by far the greatest orator ; but if you speak of solid information and sound judgment, Colonel Washington is unquestionably the greatest man on that floor.
第 38 頁 - Your modesty equals your valor, and that surpasses the power of any language I possess.

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