Happy Trails
Don H.



       The Preambles of all 50 states of the United States:


           Alabama 1901, Preamble. We the people of the State of
Alabama, invoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain
and establish the following Constitution.

           Alaska 1956, Preamble. We, the people of Alaska, grateful
to God and to those who founded our nation and pioneered this great
land.

           Arizona 1911, Preamble. We, the people of the State of
Arizona, grateful to Almighty God for our liberties, do ordain this
Constitution...

           Arkansas 1874, Preamble.  We, the people of the State of
Arkansas, grateful to Almighty God for the privilege of choosing our
own form of government...

           California 1879, Preamble. We, the People of the State of
California, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom.

           Colorado 1876, Preamble. We, the people of Colorado, with
profound reverence for the Supreme Ruler of Universe.

           Connecticut 1818, Preamble. The People of Connecticut,
acknowledging with gratitude the good Providence of God in
permitting them to enjoy.

           Delaware 1897, Preamble. Through Divine Goodness all men
have, by nature, the rights of worshipping and serving their Creator
according to the dictates of their consciences.

           Florida 1885, Preamble.  We, the people of the State of
Florida, grateful to Almighty God for our constitutional liberty,
establish this Constitution...

           Georgia 1777, Preamble. We, the people of Georgia,
relying upon protection and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and
establish this Constitution...

           Hawaii 1959, Preamble. We, the people of Hawaii, Grateful
for Divine Guidance . Establish this Constitution

           Idaho 1889, Preamble. We, the people of the State of
Idaho, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, to secure its
blessings.

           Illinois 1870, Preamble.  We, the people of the State of
Illinois, grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and
religious liberty which He hath so long permitted us to enjoy and
looking to Him for a blessing on our endeavors.

           Indiana 1851, Preamble. We, the People of the State of
Indiana, grateful to Almighty God for the free exercise of the right
to choose our form of government.

           Iowa 1857, Preamble. We, the People of the State of Iowa,
grateful to the Supreme Being for the blessings hitherto enjoyed,
and feeling our dependence on Him for a continuation of these
blessings establish this Constitution.

           Kansas 1859, Preamble. We, the people of Kansas, grateful
to Almighty God for our civil and religious privileges establish
this Constitution.

           Kentucky 1891, Preamble. We, the people of the
Commonwealth are grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political
and religious liberties...

           Louisiana 1921, Preamble. We, the people of the State of
Louisiana, grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and
religious liberties we enjoy.

           Maine 1820, Preamble. We the People of Maine
acknowledging with grateful hearts the goodness of the Sovereign
Ruler of the Universe in affording us an opportunity .. And
imploring His aid and direction.
           Maryland 1776, Preamble.   We, the people of the state of
Maryland, grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious
liberty...

           Massachusetts 1780, Preamble. We...the people of
Massachusetts, acknowledging with grateful hearts, the goodness of
the Great Legislator of the Universe ... In the course of His
Providence, an opportunity and devoutly imploring His direction .

           Michigan 1908, Preamble. We, the people of the State of
Michigan, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of freedom
establish this Constitution.

           Minnesota, 1857, Preamble. We, the people of the State of
Minnesota, grateful to God for our civil and religious liberty, and
desiring to perpetuate its blessings:

           Mississippi 1890, Preamble. We, the people of Mississippi
in convention assembled, grateful to Almighty God, and invoking His
blessing on our work.

           Missouri 1845, Preamble. We, the people of Missouri, with
profound reverence for the Supreme Ruler of the Universe, and
grateful for His goodness .. Establish this Constitution .

           Montana 1889, Preamble. We, the people of Montana,
grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of liberty establish this
Constitution ...

           Nebraska 1875, Preamble. We, the people, grateful to
Almighty God for our freedom .. Establish this Constitution.

           Nevada 1864, Preamble. We the people of the State of
Nevada, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom establish this
Constitution ..

           New Hampshire 1792, Part I. Art. I. Sec. V. Every
individual has a natural and unalienable right to worship God
according to the dictates of his own conscience.

           New Jersey 1844, Preamble. We, the people of the State of
New Jersey, grateful to Almighty God for civil and religious liberty
which He hath   so long permitted us to enjoy, and looking to Him
for a blessing on our endeavors.

           New Mexico 1911, Preamble. We, the People of New Mexico,
grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of liberty

           New York 1846, Preamble. We, the people of the State of
New York, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, in order to
secure its blessings.

           North Carolina 1868, Preamble. We the people of the State
of North Carolina, grateful to Almighty God, the Sovereign Ruler of
Nations,   for our civil, political, and religious liberties, and
acknowledging our dependence upon Him for the continuance of those

           North Dakota 1889, Preamble. We, the people of North
Dakota, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of civil and
religious liberty, do ordain...

           Ohio 1852, Preamble. We the people of the state of Ohio,
grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, to secure its blessings
and to promote our common

           Oklahoma 1907, Preamble. Invoking the guidance of
Almighty God, in order to secure and perpetuate the blessings of
liberty ... establish this ..

           Oregon 1857, Bill of Rights, Article I. Section 2. All
men shall be secure in the Natural right, to worship Almighty God
according to the dictates of their consciences..

           Pennsylvania 1776, Preamble. We, the people of
Pennsylvania, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of civil
and religious liberty, and humbly invoking His guidance

           Rhode Island 1842, Preamble. 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

           South Carolina, 1778, Preamble. We, the people of he
State of South Carolina grateful to God for our liberties, do ordain
and establish this Constitution.

           South Dakota 1889, Preamble. We, the people of South
Dakota, grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious
liberties .

           Tennessee 1796, Art. XI.III.  That all men have a natural
and indefeasible right to worship Almighty God according to the
dictates of their conscience...

           Texas 1845, Preamble. We the People of the Republic of
Texas, acknowledging, with gratitude, the grace and beneficence of
God.

           Utah 1896, Preamble. Grateful to  Almighty God for life
and liberty, we establish this Constitution.

           Vermont 1777, Preamble. Whereas all government ought to
.enable the individuals who compose it to enjoy their natural
rights, and other blessings which the Author of Existence has
bestowed on man ..

           Virginia 1776, Bill of Rights, XVI Religion, or the Duty
which we owe our Creator .can be directed only by Reason and that it
is the mutual duty of all to practice Christian Forbearance, Love
and Charity towards each other .

           Washington 1889, Preamble. We the People of the State of
Washington, grateful to the Supreme Ruler of the Universe for our
liberties, do ordain this Constitution

           West Virginia 1872, Preamble. Since through Divine
Providence we enjoy the blessings of civil, political and religious
liberty, we, the people of West Virginia reaf firm our faith in and
constant reliance upon God ...

           Wisconsin 1848, Preamble. We, the people of Wisconsin,
grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, domestic tranquility

           Wyoming 1890, Preamble. We, the people of the State of
Wyoming, grateful to God for our civil, political, and religious
liberties .. establish this Constitution.

           After reviewing acknowledgments of God from all 50 state
constitutions, one is faced with the conclusion that the ACLU and
the out-of-control federal courts are wrong!

           "Those people who will not be governed by God will be
ruled by tyrants." - William Penn

            If you found this to be "food for thought", send it to
as many as you think will be as touched as I hope you were.

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