The American Bible Society by David Barton

Jesus Christ has in the clearest manner inculcated those duties which are productive of the highest moral felicity and consistent with all the innocent enjoyments, to which we are impelled by the dictates of nature. Religion, when fairly considered in its genuine simplicity and uncorrupted state, is the source of endless rapture and delight. Zephaniah Swift, Author of America’s First Legal Text

Pray that God would graciously pour out His Spirit upon us and make the blessed Gospel in His hand effectual to a thorough reformation and general revival of the holy and peaceful religion of Jesus Christ. Jonathan Trumbull, Governor of Connecticut

I shall now conclude my discourse by preaching this Savior to all who hear me, and entreating you in the most earnest manner to believe in Jesus Christ, for “there is no salvation in any other” Acts 4:12 .

If you are not reconciled to God through Jesus Christ, if you are not clothed with the spotless robe of His righteousness, you must forever perish. John Witherspoon, Signer of the Declaration

There are numerous additional examples, and to apply the term “deist” to this group is a completely erroneous characterization. Further testimony of the strong religious convictions of so many Founding Fathers is evidenced through their leadership roles in establishing and guiding numerous religious societies or through serving in active ministry. Notice these representative examples:

John Quincy Adams: Vice President of the American Bible Society; member of the Massachusetts Bible Society.

Abraham Baldwin Signer of the Constitution: Chaplain in the American Revolution for two years.

Joel Barlow Diplomat under Washington and Adams: Chaplain in the American Revolution for three years.

Joseph Bloomfield Governor of New Jersey: Member of the New Jersey Bible Society.

Elias Boudinot, President of the Continental Congress: Founder and first President of the American Bible Society; President of the New Jersey Bible Society; member of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions; member of the Massachusetts Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge.