The 55 writers of the U.S. Constitution were:
- 26 Episcopalian
- 11 Presbyterian
- 7 Congregationalist
- 2 Lutheran
- 2 Dutch Reformed
- 2 Methodist
- 2 Quaker
- 2 Roman Catholic
Dr. Franklin, who called for prayer at the Constitutional Convention, June 28, 1787, stated: “In the beginning of the contest with Great Britain, when we were sensible of danger, we had daily prayer in this room for the divine protection. Our prayers, Sir, were heard and they were graciously answered. All of us who were engaged in the struggle must have observed frequent instances of a superintending providence in our favor. … I have lived, Sir, a long time, and the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth – that God Governs in the affairs of men. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without His notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without His aid? …”
Franklin continued: “We have been assured, Sir, in the Sacred Writings, that ‘except the Lord build the House, they labor in vain that build it.’ … I also believe that without his concurring aid we shall succeed in this political building no better than the Builders of Babel … I therefore beg leave to move – that henceforth prayers imploring the assistance of Heaven, and its blessing on our deliberations, be held in this Assembly every morning before we proceed to business.”