Washington's Prayers and Washington's Last Will and Testament

The Winter at Valley Forge. The War of Independence. The First Presidency of the newly-formed United States. The man who participated in all of these so revered by students of history and by Americans everywhere was George Washington. Here in Washington's Prayers, Washington shows us the secret of his greatness his dedication to and dependence upon God. Without the due appreciation of George Washington' prayerful spirit I believe no one can really understand the man, said author W. Herbert Burk. Christian Heritage Publishing brings Washington's Prayers back to the shelves of today's readers. With a history of Washington's Christian devotion, as well as photographs of his own handwritten prayer journal, followed by a transcript, Washington's Prayers reveals the side of our first President often ignored by today's history. This special edition of Washington's Prayers also includes The Last Will and Testament of George Washington. Last Will is the words of both George and Martha Washington with their original spellings as they wrote their final wishes. From George's property holdings in several states to the treasured pewter and mourning rings of the eighteenth century described by Martha, history buffs, those who have enjoyed a trip to Mount Vernon, or anyone who wishes to learn more about the Washington's everyday life can envision the items described by two of our most beloved American figures.

Author Dr. W. Herbert Burk was an Episcopal minister, Washington scholar, historian, and founder of the Washington Memorial Chapel, active in this work around the turn of the 20th century. Burk gathered items for what became the Valley Forge Historical Society, including a tent used by Washington at Valley Forge. He also wrote A Historical and Topographical Guide to Valley Forge. The Washington Memorial Chapel still functions today and stands in the Valley Forge National Historical Park.