On April 30th, 1789, America had a Constitution and a newly formed government. On that day, the government, the House, and the Senate gathered for the Inauguration of our first president, George Washington. In his Inauguration Address, Washington gave a prophetic warning: "We ought to be no less persuaded that the propitious smiles of heaven can never be expected on a nation that disregards the eternal rules of order and the right which heaven itself has ordained." Washington's warning was, if we would begin to depart from God, He would remove His blessings, His prosperity and His protection from our nation.
After Washington's address, the government, the House, the Senate, and America's first president traveled on foot to Saint Paul's Chapel. No one knows exactly what was said inside but we do know the entire government was on their knees praying and consecrating this nation to God. In the chapel there is also a plaque above Washington's pew with the words "Almighty God, we make our earnest prayer that you will keep the United States in Holy protection." Saint Paul's Chapel is located at the corner of Ground Zero and is the spiritual birthplace of America.
Ground Zero