Gary concludes his discussion with Luke and Joy by addressing politics and foreign policy.
At the close of the war George Washington said, “I must be permitted to consider the wisdom and unanimity of our national councils, the firmness of our citizens, and the patience and bravery of our troops, which have produced so happy a termination of the war, as the most conspicuous effects of the Divine interposition and the surest presage of our future happiness. To the great Ruler of events—not to any exertions of mine—is to be ascribed the favorable termination of our late contest for liberty. I never considered the fortunate issue of any event in another light than the ordering of a kind Providence.”
In his farewell address to the armies of the United States, he says—
“The singular interpositions of Providence, in our feeble condition, were such as could scarcely escape the attention of the most unobserving; while the unparalleled perseverance of the armies of the United States, through almost every possible suffering and discouragement, for the space of eight long years, was little short of a standing miracle. And being now about to bid a final adieu to the armies he has so long had the honor to command, he can only again offer, in their behalf; his recommendations to their grateful country, and his prayers to the God of armies. May ample justice be done them here, and may the choicest of Heaven’s favors, both here and hereafter, attend those who, under the Divine auspices, have secured innumerable blessings for others. With these wishes, and this benediction, the commander-in-chief is about to retire from the service.”
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Buy NowGary concludes his discussion with Luke and Joy by addressing politics and foreign policy. Wars and national tensions are unavoidable in a sinful world, but reconciliation comes through the Gospel, not with guns.