Political rhetoric linking the United States with a divine power emerged on a large scale with the outbreak of the Civil War in 1861. M.R. Watkinson, a Pennsylvania clergyman, encouraged the placement of “In God We Trust” on coins at the war’s outset in order to help the North’s cause.
David had this to say, “I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress; MY GOD, IN HIM I WILL TRUST.” (Psa. 91:2)
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