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What Hath God Wrought

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Mr. Grady's intention is to give the spiritual history of America and he does a generally credible job of it. Many secular textbooks leave out the beliefs and motivations of the founding fathers, the colonists, and a lot of the movers and shakers in our country's history. Undeniably, the United States was founded by men and women who believed in the God of the Bible. These days the schools do not teach the faith of the Pilgrims, but instead portray Europeans as exploiters of the New World. Chapters 5 through 9 are the best, covering the Pilgrims, Roger Williams, The Great Awakening, the jailing of Baptist pastors and preachers, and the Revolutionary War and the First Amendment.

This book is not to be read without discernment. Although a lot of what Mr. Grady says is true and well documented, he does a more credible job with the earlier history of our country than with more current events. Even if you are a Bible believing Christian remember that Mr. Grady's writings are not inspired and he has his personal biases interjected within. His rationalizations about the "race" of Japeth justifying Manifest Destiny, as well as his overcompensation for having grown up a Catholic require discernment instead of blind acceptance. About mid-way through the history of the US, in the chapter "The Devil's D-Day", conspiracy theories start to wrap itself around all of the ensuing events, including the Civil War, the Federal Reserve, and today's ecumenical apostasy.

In some places, Mr. Grady has his ax to grind. For example, I take issue with his quoting of Acts 17:26 to support his argument against "race-mixing" or intermarriage being based on his interpretation that "blood" in that verse means genes and chromosomes. Whereas the "one blood" generally is interpreted as having a common descent from Adam. He then quotes the second half of that verse as saying you should stay within the "bounds of habitation" as meaning each should stay in it's own place. Rather this should mean the sovereignty of God placing us at a certain time or place in history. (page 290)

The most quirky part of this book is his incredible summary of the life of Elvis "The King" Presley. Elvis used to mix religion with drugs, preaching while high, and generally lived a bizarre life like taking his dates to the morgue to check out dead bodies. His death scene is pathetic and an object lesson for Philippians 2:10. Sad, very sad.

Finally his paralleling of America's spiritual decline with the lack of dependence on the Authorized Version of the Holy Bible is eye-opening and should be a cause of delving into this issue more. Fortunately, Mr. Grady has written another book on this subject "The Final Authority".

William P Grady has done an excellent and most thorough job of researching American history from a Biblical prospective. His history begins in England and ends with the current administration. Little bits of history, not discussed in most classrooms. The insights are provocative. Dr. Grady is clear and concise with his facts. His sources are quoted in context and fully documented. Definitely a different prospective on the influence of God on our nations history.

Dr. Grady put together a masterpiece on American History. The perspective of God's work to bring America into existence, and allow America to prosper and flourish as no other country is right on track. If you want to know what the history books in public schools left out, this is the book for you.

A fantastic revelation of how the Hand Of God has shaped and fashioned the foundations of this country throughout history. No understanding of the United States of America today can be complete without a firm comprehension of the truths set forth in What Hath God Wrought. Although this book is obviously the result of a monumental research effort, Dr. Grady has managed to weld it into a volume as readable as any historical novel. I was most impressed with it and recommend it without reservation.

When I read this book, I could not put it down. It not only gave me a new outlook on the history of my country, but it also gave the Bible a new dimention to me. I had no idea about some of the things in my countries history, and every thing Dr. Grady writes here is backed by the authorized KJV! I recommend this book to every bible believing christian, and heathens alike!

I love this book. It is so informative regarding our christian heritage in this country. It states the truth of what REALLY happened in WWll, the crash of 1929, how all these things were planned behind closed doors, who did it, why they did it and what they hoped to accomplish. Of course all these things add up to what the Bible has been saying all along. If you're a person of faith, it will deepen your roots, and if you're an unbeliever, it should shake you to the core and point you to the cross. A lot of what the Federal Reserve System has done reminds me of George Orwells, Animal Farm. Mainly, if you don't know what you believe and why, it can be changed over time and you won't even know it!!!! I found myself becoming very passionate while reading this book for the horrid things that have been perpetrated upon the American people, because it portrays us as stupid sheep that are unable to think for ourselves. I would get angry and then remind myself that God has it all under control, and His children are on the winning side. For shockingly true reading/history, check out The Creature from Jekyll Island by Griffin.
If you love your country, this is a must-read.

This book is for every American that wants the Biblical Truth of real American History---Not the distorted secular (hidden agenda) for social engineering motives. Warning! If you are not a real Bible Believer, Bible Behaving, Born Again American, you will not be able to handle the Truth as Dr. Grady's excellent footnoted research uncovers and exposes. I would recommend this book for every Christian school and college, missionary, evangelist, pastor, Christian worker and every Christian family. If you are unsure as to the motives behind the flood of perverted bibles, I recommend you read Dr. Grady's "Final Authority".

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This is simple a super book. I could not put it down. It is filled with wonderful and fascinating facts giving great insight into our Christian heritage as a nation. Well written and full documented. An asset to any library.

Great book on the history of the United States. History is an important subject. This book should be required reading for all news media personnel, all politicians, all school teachers, all lawyers and judges, and anybody else who has an influence on important decisions that effect our lives.

Dr. Grady has written a great description of the original history of the US fully backed up with facts and documentation. Very easy to read and you forget how big it is once you've started. Contains little heard of but still important items (many once commonly known). Book continues to Modern Day. I have also heard Dr. Grady speek and he is just as great in person.