Bible makes better men

Previously unpublished letters and speeches of the famous Daniel Webster were published in 1903.

In one letter (#657) he praises the value of the New York Sabbath School Association, run by "a few humble Christians," because it "leads our youth in the path of truth and morality, and makes them good men and useful citizens."

He notes that Thomas Jefferson agreed with him that "religious education" was good for the country.  Jefferson told him:

"I have always said, and always will say, that the studious perusal of the sacred volume will make better citizens, better fathers, and better husbands."

Study of the Bible does build good character, a claim straight out of American history.