When Presidents Were Men After God's Heart

"The two Houses of the National Legislature having by a joint resolution expressed their desire that in the present time of public calamity and war a day may be recommended to be observed by the people of the United States as a day of public humiliation and fasting and of prayer to Almighty God for the safety and welfare of these States, His blessing on their arms, and a speedy restoration of peace,
I have deemed it proper...to recommend...a day of...humble adoration to the Great Sovereign of the Universe."

- James Madison, November 1814 (during the War of 1812 with Great Britain)