The Many Names of 'God' April 1, 2011
Most people in the 21st Century seem to refer to God as simply 'God.' When reading the speeches of past Presidents however, it's interesting to see the many names used to invoke the deity.
You can click any of the words below to be taken to that speech to read the greater context. It seems our use of language may have been more creative in the earliest days of our country's history.
Here are a sampling of references to a higher power in historical speeches:
~ DJ Sweet Speeches
the Great Spirit
the Almighty
that Great and Glorious Being
the beneficent Author
Almighty God
Divine Providence
Author of all Good
the great Lord and Ruler of Nations