Good Government generally begins in the family, and if the moral character of a people once degenerate, their political character must soon follow.
-Elias Boudinot
Who is Elias Boudinot?
May 2, 1740 - Oct. 24, 1821
Lawyer and Statesman from Elizabeth
Delegate to Continental Congress and US Congressman for New Jersey
Mentor was Richard Stockton, who signed the Declaration of Independence
Princeton University Library, has a collection of his papers and many family possessions and portraits
On his death willed 13,000 acres to Philadelphia for parks and needs
He was Home Schooled!!!
Absolutely love this song. Says it all! Draws me into worship . . . I can "have church" in my car!!!!
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