John Quincy Adams

John Quincy Adams was the son of John Adams, and was our sixth president. In the year 1824 these United States were approaching an important annerversary, the 50th annerversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Also on this date on Independence Day the two most influential signers- John Adams and Thomas Jefferson died.  President John Quincy Adams had to deliver a speech commemorating these two great men (http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/ws/index.php?pid=66658) John Quincy Adams believes that God's providence was a key and vital part of his father's and Thomas Jefferson's lives. John Quincy Adams frequently references God and believed God had an ever present hand on these men's affairs. John Quincy Adams also believed providence was specially protecting these United States, John Quincy Adams said; "A coincidence of circumstances so wonderful gives confidence to the belief that the patriotic efforts of these illustrious men were Heaven directed, and furnishes a new seal to the hope that the prosperity of these States is under the special protection of a kind Providence." (http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/ws/index.php?pid=66658)   These quotes show a glimpse into President John Quincy Adams' faith. Faith was a vital part of John Quincy Adams' life, and even influenced his speeches and politics. Talking about God's providence comes very easily for John Quincy Adams.  John Quincy Adams' Christian worldview shaped his life, and really impacted him. John Quincy Adams' worldview comforted him in knowing his father John Adams was in a better place if he was a believer. 

                In John Quincy Adams’ Newburyport Orientation (http://archive.org/stream/orationdelivered00adam#page/n7/mode/2up), Adams riddles his speech with allusions to how important Christ’s birth was. Adams firmly believes that Christ has his protective providential hand on these United States.  John Quincy Adams fundamental belief is in God’s providence. This is very evident by these two speeches and addresses Adams’ made. People usually talk about things they love and feel strongly about; John Quincy Adams talks often about Christ and his providence.